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Snapshot Beach bum Matt!

Hang loose!

Matthew McConaughey looked like he was having no problem getting into the swing of things on the set of his new flick The Beach Bum. Seems like Matt’s really taking his method acting to the next level!

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Fallen angel A catwalk spill is a model’s worst nightmare, but Victoria’s Secret model Ming Xi graciously kept smiling all the way down.

Miley magic Even Miley Cyrus’ new blue rinse couldn’t distract us from the fact that her Converse appeared to be levitating!

Will you take this… paw?

Forget the final rose, loved-up Bachelor winner Laura’s dog Buster presented Bachie Matty J with his paw at this beachside photoshoot!

Carry on Rove!

Judging by the smile on his face, we’d say Rove McManus was pretty happy about getting hoisted up by firemen at the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner. We don’t blame him!

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Snapshot Serena aces it!

Serena pictures: Exclusive to Vogue. To see the rest of the images, visit americanvogue.com. Picture of Newtons: Instagram.

Tennis champ Serena Williams married Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in a ceremony fit for a champion (and an exclusive Vogue wedding album!).

Daughter Alexis, three months, was guest of honour!

A Newton Christmas The countdown to Christmas is on and no one’s more excited than Bert Newton’s grandkids Sam, nine, Lola, five, Eva, eight, and Monty, 21 months, who got into the festive spirit with a visit to Santa’s Magical Kingdom in Melbourne.

Kids will be kids!

Diana Ross’ granddaughter Jagger inadvertently stole the show at the American Music Awards finale when she picked her nose on stage. It was meant to be Diana’s big moment but two-year-old Jagger showed she nose better!

Whistlestop tour

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge got a right royal shock when they did a tour of Acme Whistles in Birmingham.

Now, who wants some earplugs?!

Jagger’s top AMA pick!

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Top Goss!

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year after her split from Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie is struggling to cope. Her weight has plummeted, and the couple’s kids are left running wild as she attempts to juggle a heavy workload with family life.

“Angelina isn’t taking care of herself, and that’s starting to show,” reveals a concerned friend, who says the actress’ weight has dropped to a scary 37kg.

The 42-year-old, who has high blood pressure and was recently diagnosed with the nerve condition Bell’s palsy, may have been too busy promoting her film First They Killed My Father to take care of her health.

And friends warn it’s affecting Maddox, 16, Pax, 13, Zahara, 12, Shiloh, 11 and twins Knox and Vivienne, nine. “Ange is having a hard time dealing with the kids without Brad there,” says the friend. “They run riot and don’t have any rules. They clearly miss their dad. Ange is barely getting any sleep, and that’s not helping her health either.”

Ange has her hands full with her six kids.

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She appeared tired and frail in LA last week.

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Leo and Sarah were joined by friends for dinner in NYC.

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eonardo DiCaprio has dated a parade of stunning models including Gisele Bundchen, Bar Refaeli and Nina Agdal since hitting fame in his early 20s. But while Leo, 43, may have aged, it looks like his stunning dates haven’t!

Leo raised eyebrows last week when he was spotted dining with Sarah Snyder at Estiatorio Milos restaurant in New York. At 22, the model and Instagram star is almost half his age.

“Leo and Sarah were getting on really well and giggling

throughout the meal,” a fellow diner tells Woman’s Day. “It was clear they were attracted to each other and it definitely looked flirtatious.

They were with a group, but it was like they were the only two people there!”

It isn’t the first time Sarah’s dated a celeb – her previous squeeze was Will Smith’s son Jaden, 19.

“Leo keeps getting older, but the girls on his arm seem to be younger all the time,” says a friend of the Titanic star.

eeks after their romantic Balinese getaway, Alex Nation, 26, and girlfriend Maegan Luxa, 31, are said to be planning a wedding – and a baby! Alex’s son Elijah, six, has been nagging his mum – who began the romance in August after she split from Bachelor star Richie Strahan – for a sibling.

“The girls have sought advice from an IVF clinic in East Melbourne,” says a friend. “They fell in love all over again during their trip to Bali and talk got serious.”

Alex’s son Elijah (left, with his mum and Maegan) “is desperately hoping news of a sibling comes in time for Christmas”.

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The actress is happy to play mum to Skylar.

he’s mum to adopted kids Louis, seven, and Laila, five. Now Sandra Bullock has adopted Skylar Staten, 23, her boyfriend Bryan Randall’s daughter!

Skylar has moved into Sandra’s Beverly Hills mansion and friends say she’s already calling the Gravity star Mum! “Skylar loves coming home and

playing with her ‘little brother and sister’,”says a source close to the actress. “That’s not surprising since she is an only child.”

Skylar’s mother Janine died from heroin complications in 2007.

“Skylar was raised by an army of relatives while her mum was off shooting up, and Bryan was often an absentee father,” says a family source who asked to remain anonymous.

Skylar shares a close bond with Sandra’s other kids, too.

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Divorced fatherof-two Chris jetted off with his girlfriend after the gig.

Dakota watched on proudly from the sound booth.

DAKOTA ROCKS OUT WITH CHRIS C ould Chris Martin be Dakota Johnson’s real-life Christian Grey?

Since sparking rumours of a romance last month when they were spotted enjoying a cosy dinner in New York, the Fifty Shades Of Grey actress and the Coldplay singer appear to be getting closer – with Dakota, 28, flying to Argentina to watch the 40-year-old perform. Once the tour wrapped, they jetted off

to Israel together on holiday.

“Dakota has some time off, so she’s spending every second she can with Chris,” a friend tells us.

“There’s a lot of chemistry there, and it’s clear this is more than just a fling. Chris thinks Dakota is hilarious and sophisticated – and she’s had a thing for him for years.

“They’re both private people, but they haven’t exactly been trying to hide their relationship.

It looks like this is the real deal.”

GWYNETH’S GOT A RING ON IT! Chris isn’t the only one consciously coupling – his ex-wife Gwyneth is settling down again, too! According to sources, Gwyn, 45, said yes when her boyfriend of three years, Glee co-creator and father-of-two Brad Falchuck, 46, proposed last week.

“They both knew it would happen,” says a friend.

“But there wasn’t a rush.”

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fter three years together, engaged couple Robert Pattinson and kooky singer FKA Twigs are no more – but R-Patz seems ready for love again!

The Twilight star, 31, left LA hotspot Chateau Marmont last weekend with a gorgeous mystery girl he met that evening at an event for Go Campaign, a charity for which he’s a celebrity ambassador.

After failed romances with FKA Twigs and actress Kristen Stewart, Robert has changed his dating style, say friends of the actor.

“Robert’s hoping to find a nice, normal girl, preferably one who isn’t famous and carrying all the issues that come with young celebrities,” says a source close to the star. “This woman definitely looks like she fits the bill!”

ENGAGED AFTER 2 WEEKS AND DAD’S NOT HAPPY! The couple announced their engagement on social media.

Publicly the former PM has given Frances his blessing.

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ony Abbott’s daughter Frances shocked the nation last week by getting engaged to a man she’d only known a fortnight!

The ex-PM’s daughter, 26, made the announcement via Instagram, uploading pictures with her Olympian boyfriend Sam Loch, 34, and writing, “Two weeks was all it took to know

that forever with you was a mighty fine idea.”

Tony quickly tweeted he was “thrilled” and keen to welcome “Sam into the family”.

But photos of Frances and Tony out walking tell another story. Relations between dad and daughter seem strained, and they’ve clashed before – over same-sex marriage.

Adding to fears Frances’ family might not be supportive, Sam was absent, reportedly staying at home in Melbourne to look after his two dogs.

The surprise engagement came soon after Frances told Harper’s Bazaar she was “so single”. She even joked how she’d love to be the next Bachelorette.

“I always describe myself as ‘so single’, because that’s how single I am. Like, very, very single,” said Frances, who made her bodybuilding debut in September this year.

Sam, who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics in rowing, also took to social media to declare his love.

“With the soon to be Mrs Loch,” he said, alongside an image of the happy couple.

But while her dad might have reservations, Frances is already shopping for a wedding dress. She recorded herself browsing a white Lululemon Deep End paddlesuit valued at $139, commenting, “Hmm, maybe I could get married in this.”

SUZANNE GOES OVERBOARD! KNIFES ST Y L E

“She used to be so beautiful,” say friends.

of the roicuhs & fam

Now

Today, she appears “puffy and plastic”.

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Picture of Frances & Sam: Instagram.

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he’s long been admired for her fresh-faced beauty, but Three’s Company star Suzanne Somers was barely recognisable when she stepped out in LA last week – and her inner circle are worried. “Everyone’s whispering that she’s gone too far with the fillers and Botox – she doesn’t even look like herself anymore,” says a source close to the 71-year-old. While he hasn’t treated her, plastic surgeon Dave E David agrees: “Suzanne has definitely had her cheeks and lips filled, and it was way overdone. It also looks like she had skin resurfacing, which went bad.”

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MEGHAN TORONTO ENG The prince throws a lavish bash to celebrate his engagement to the woman of his dreams

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s the cast and crew of Suits filmed the final scenes of season seven in Toronto, Canada, last week, security was amped right up, with the location kept secret and sets blacked out.

But it turns out the extreme measures weren’t just to protect the season finale – with Meghan Markle’s very last appearance on the legal drama – from being leaked. Instead, Prince Harry was using the occasion to disguise a very special event... a huge engagement party for his brideto-be, planned with the help of her co-stars and friends.

“Everyone on set wanted to do something to celebrate Meghan and Harry’s engagement, as well as her leaving the show, so they arranged a huge party,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “Initially, Meghan was nervous about people finding out about the

HARRY ADOPTS MEGHAN’S FUR BABIES! When Meghan moves to the UK, her dogs Bogart and Guy will go, too. Insiders say Harry’s new step-pooches are already treated like royalty, sleeping in Meghan’s bed and eating organic food.

Guy and Bogart (left) are ready for their move to London.

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secret engagement do, but was comforted by the fact her leaving was a good way of covering it up.”

Once the party got the go-ahead, Harry flew to Canada for just 24 hours – a short stop designed to keep any suspicions at bay.

A 70-strong team of security guards accompanied the 33-yearold prince to the event at Arta Gallery in the historic Distillery District of Toronto.

‘Meghan broke down in tears when she spoke about Harry’ “The Suits cast and crew went all-out with the planning,” says our insider. “They adorned the space with orchids and roses, and created a menu of all of Meghan and Harry’s favourite foods!”

While their official engagement celebration at the palace will be more restrained, they wanted their Toronto bash to be nothing

but fun, with the couple partying with friends until the early hours.

The 36-year-old actress also used the occasion to make an emotional speech thanking everyone.

“She broke down in tears when she spoke about ‘the love of my life’ Harry and the fact he always has her back,” reveals our source.

The pair later slipped away to the nearby Four Seasons, where they’d hired the Presidential Suite.

Harry then jetted back to London the following morning.

Friends say it was the perfect night for the young couple. And despite banning all cameras and phones, the smitten pair still left with some pictures to adorn their UK home, thanks to an official photographer who “took some wonderful snaps for Harry and Meghan to treasure,” says our source. “They were on a high for days afterwards. It was an absolutely beautiful event.”

Late last week, Meghan was spotted in London – with an official palace announcement of Harry’s plans to wed expected any day.

THE VENUE Arta Gallery in the historic Distillery District.

Suits co-stars Gina Torres (left) and Sarah Rafferty joined Meghan.

THE ENTERTAINMENT Jazz music was the order of the evening.

THE MENU The couple’s faves – lobster linguine and a chocolate fountain – featured.

Harry was a big hit on the dancefloor.

THE FLOWERS Orchids and white roses made an opulent display.

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SOPHIE REVEALS

STU DUMPED ME ...AND I’M GLAD! Friends say ‘jealous’ Stu couldn’t cope with Sophie’s fame – and he’s already pursuing another woman!

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fter weeks of speculation and break-up rumours, Woman’s Day can reveal history has repeated itself for Sophie Monk – with insiders confirming she and Stu Laundy have been forced to draw a line under their relationship once and for all.

Friends say the pub mogul, 45, was sick and tired of playing second fiddle to popular Sophie, 37 – so much so he decided to call it quits on the relationship.

Now Woman’s Day has learned the Bachelorette winner is already relentlessly pursuing another woman.

“Stu couldn’t cope with the fact no one was really interested in him,” our source says.

“He felt he was constantly fighting to even get a word in, because all the attention was on Sophie. He found it a big blow to his ego.

“You have to remember, Stu is from one of the wealthiest families in Australia and he’s used to being the centre of attention. He didn’t really give much thought to what it was going to be like to be a celebrity handbag – and when he found out, he didn’t like it.”

FULFILLING THEIR CONTRACT “There were definitely jealousy issues over all the attention Sophie was getting,” the source adds. “There wasn’t any huge blow-up, he just decided it wasn’t for him and ended it.

Their agent is working out a strategy for formally announcing the split.”

‘Stu couldn’t cope with the fact no one was really interested in him’

He moves fast!

Stu took a shine to TV star Jo.

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As is the case with all Bachelor and Bachelorette winners, it’s believed the pair signed a contract to remain together for three to six months after the airing of the finale. However, given heartbroken Sophie’s high profile and the ongoing speculation about her and Stu, it’s thought her manager is now negotiating a way for her to exit the contract early and officially announce their split sooner rather than later.

While Sophie has been putting on a brave face over recent weeks – last week she insisted the pair were still together for the umpteenth time as she appeared on stage

at the McDonald’s Supercrew Awards, and a few days later she and Stu kissed for the cameras at Sydney airport – there’s no doubt she’s been left saddened by the split.

Friends say privately Sophie has told them just how shocked she was when Stu walked away in early November.

THE FAKE KISS Soph and Stu’s body language says it all!

WANTED: A ‘NORMAL’ GUY After signing up for the Bachelorette, the singer and radio personality made it clear she was looking for someone “who doesn’t want fame”. “It’s a chance for me to meet someone lovely and normal,” she added.

But her celebrity profile has cost her a chance at happiness once more, her ill-fated romance with Stu being the latest casualty.

Having dated a number of high-profile men, including Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden, Aussie actor Sam Worthington, UK star Jason Statham and financier Jimmy Esebag, she admitted, “I’ve dated a lot of people who get competitive with me.

“I’ve dated a lot of people that want you to be perfect or dress a certain way, and that’s not me at all. I don’t like being controlled either, which I have been in the past.”

While Sophie turns to friends and family for support at this tough time, our source says dad-of-four Stu has wasted no time in moving on – and has been flirting up a storm with a number of women, including TV personality Jo Casamento.

Stu met Jo, 43, when she interviewed him just a few days before he made his play for Sophie on The Bachelorette, and the pair hit it off. At the time he seemed eager to strike up a relationship with Jo, even though he was committed to finding love with Sophie on the reality show.

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They’re believed to have signed a contract to stay together for three to six months after the show.

There are lucrative endorsement deals that come with being a high-profile Bachelorette couple.

It’s helping boost their profiles in the industry and secure other TV and radio hosting gigs.

They don’t want to let fans down by admitting to a failed romance.

Stu doesn’t want bad publicity to affect his four children.

So as not to further hurt runner-up Jarrod after he was dumped on TV. They want to save face! It’s hard to admit the romance ended so quickly.

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Picture of Stu and Jo: Instagram. credits

“It would be fair to say we had a lot in common and we hit it off,” confirms Jo, who initially tried to downplay the rumours of Stu’s interest in her when contacted by Woman’s Day. A source confirms a friend of Stu’s later contacted Jo to see if she would consider dating Stu. “We’re both single parents, he’s a nice guy and we had a lot to talk about,” explains Jo, a mumof-three, who wasn’t interested because she’s already in a “great relationship”, and remains committed to her boyfriend.

She adds, “I did have a laugh when I saw him entering the Bachelorette mansion just a few days later.”

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Peter is survived by wife Angela and daughter Amelia, 10.

With his beloved little girl.

Family man

HEARTBROKEN ANGELA LOSES HER HERO The Ten reporter is left devastated after the love of her life lost his battle with cancer last week

He was often on the red carpet with Ange (pictured here with her mum Bronwyn).

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“It is with a heavy heart that Angela Bishop, family and friends advise you of the passing of Angela’s much-loved husband, Peter Baikie,” she said in a statement released the following morning.

“His courage in fighting the disease left all that shared his journey full of immense admiration. He found his tower of strength in his wife Angela and the love of his daughter Amelia.

“He embraced life with all it had to offer him – but without doubt his family and friends were the highlights in his world.

“The love shown to Angela and family during his final days by Peter’s circle of friends

‘Peter was a gorgeous man, husband and father’ Ange, who is the daughter of former federal politician Bronwyn Bishop, is among Australia’s best, and most loved, entertainment reporters, having interviewed a galaxy of stars both

here and overseas in the past 30 years.

Peter was often at her side during opening nights and red carpet events, but friends say the couple cherished quiet nights at home with Amelia. When the news broke of Peter’s death last week there was an outpouring of love for Ange.

“Incredibly sad to learn of the passing of Angela Bishop’s husband Peter Baikie after his courageous battle with cancer,” former Today co-host Lisa Wilkinson posted on social media. “Thoughts are with you Ange and your beautiful Amelia.”

Ten newsreader Sandra Sully said Peter was a “gorgeous man, husband and father”.

“My heart breaks for the beautiful Angela Bishop and Amelia,” she said.

Words: Phillip Koch. Pictures with Amelia: Instagram.

he has put on a brave face interviewing some of the biggest stars in the world during the past 12 months, keeping her pain hidden from all but her dearest friends.

But Angela Bishop’s heart was breaking the entire time.

Family and close friends knew her much-loved husband and soulmate Peter, 54, was in the fight of his life, after being diagnosed with a rare cancer in February last year, but Ange kept their ordeal private and continued to work when she could.

Last Wednesday Ange, 50, had to say goodbye to the adored man who gave her and their 10-yearold daughter Amelia so much joy.

is testament to the man he was.

He will be dearly missed but forever loved.”

Peter, a car fanatic, a motorbike lover and a gifted mechanic, married Angela in 2005, with the couple admitting they felt “utterly blessed” when Amelia arrived two years later. “Amelia is everything to us,” she has said.

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July 2017: Jen at Jason’s Walk of Fame unveiling.

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July 2011: Puckering up at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

November 2014: Looking cosy at the Horrible Bosses 2 premiere.

April 2009: Filming The Switch in New York.

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NDS OFF HUSBAND! With her marriage under threat, Jen is caught in the crossfire between her bestie and his wife

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er marriage is in turmoil, with Woman’s Day recently revealing that Jennifer Aniston is living apart from her husband of two years, Justin Theroux. Now it appears that Jen is facing the wrath of the wife of her best friend, Jason Bateman.

Amanda Anka has been married to Jason for 16 years but is said to be insanely jealous about the incredibly close friendship between Jen and Jason.

And those near to Jen, 48, say that Amanda, also 48, has warned the former Friends star to make

The close friends have always been there for each other.

sure she keeps her distance from her husband – or else.

“Jen has been close friends with Jason for a long time, and as well as co-starring together in a string of movies, they spend a lot of time together in real life and have always had a very flirtatious relationship,” a friend of Jen’s tells Woman’s Day exclusively.

“Justin has never been a big fan of Jason and his feathers were ruffled when Jen invited him on their honeymoon, along with a few of their other close friends.

Now it appears that Jason’s wife Amanda has also been quietly

harbouring resentment over her husband’s friendship with Jen. She’s finally blown and told Jason that unless he cuts Jen off, she’ll walk away from their marriage.”

Friends of Jason, 48, who shares daughter Francesca, 11, and Maple, five, with actress Amanda, say his long-term relationship with Jen has been causing many rows in their house lately.

‘Unless he cuts Jen off, she’ll walk away from their marriage’ “They’ve had a string of jealous fights, despite Jason insisting their relationship is strictly platonic and he’s just being a good friend

Jason’s wife Amanda has had enough.

to Jen whose marriage is in dire straits,” the insider says.

“After a string of arguments, Amanda was so infuriated recently that she called Jen herself and warned her to stay away from her husband.

“Jen was clearly shocked by the phone call and assured Amanda, who she’s also known for 20 years, that her husband has been nothing more than a friend to her.

“Amanda has also put a ban on Jason working with Jen on any more movies and has told him to bow out of an upcoming role to co-star alongside her,” the source adds. “She loves her husband dearly and knows he’d never stray, but nonetheless, she hates that he spends so much of his time with another woman.”

JUSTIN MOVES OUT! After Woman’s Day revealed Jen and Justin’s two-year marriage is all but over, Justin, 46, was spotted leaving his and Jen’s New York apartment last week with moving boxes. Insiders previously revealed the couple have led virtually separate lives for some time. “Justin finds married life stifling and seems determined to get away at every opportunity, which enrages Jen – she wonders why he even proposed in the first place,” one source explained.

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Looking cosy at the American Music Awards in LA last week.

A place to relax after a busy day.

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s Nicole Kidman’s marriage to Keith Urban has gone from strength to strength, so too has her career. Now sources tell Woman’s Day a loving Keith has decided it is the perfect time to give his adored wife the ultimate gift – her dream home in New York, so she can pursue her Broadway dream.

An insider close to the pair tells Woman’s Day Keith, 50, has splurged on a $52 million mansion in Manhattan. Once home to Michael Jackson, the sprawling six-storey Upper East Side home has seven bedrooms, a grand oak staircase, private outdoor area and a large kitchen, perfect for a young family.

An overwhelmed Nicole, 50, was touched when Keith revealed he made the purchase so she can pursue her dream – acting on stage in theatre mecca Broadway on the back of her successful

Townhouse exterior Spacious kitchen

Luxury bedrooms

Nicole says she loves cooking – now she has plenty of room to prepare a feast!

The home was built in the 19th century.

There are seven bedrooms, more than enough for guests.

Landscaped rooftop

Perfect family home

Alfresco dining and that New York skyline…

’S $52 MILLION TO NICOLE

The A-list couple are ready to relocate and start a new, exciting chapter in their lives

starring role in Photograph 51 in London in 2015.

“Nicole is keen to do Broadway shows and get into making TV programs and New York is a much better place for them to be than Nashville,” says our insider.

Adding to the couple’s desire to make the move to New York are thoughts of their children’s future education.

“It has some of the top schools in the country and they think their girls would really benefit from moving to the Big Apple now they’re getting a bit older,” adds the friend.

But moving to New York won’t come without its challenges.

Nicole and Keith’s gorgeous Nashville mansion has been an oasis for the couple for more than 10 years. Having moved to the country music capital after their 2006 wedding ceremony, Nicole has said the

location suited her need to have a home away from the pressures of Hollywood.

“It’s very protective. It’s a very warm community,” Nicole explained of why she chose to join Keith and eventually raise their daughters Sunday, nine, and Faith, six, there. “It totally suits me to live in the South and have a very simple life. It feels like a normal life.”

Still, while Nicole will no doubt be sad to say goodbye to her home in Nashville, helping with the transition will be the new proximity to her best friend Naomi Watts.

“Naomi’s permanently based in New York and she has lots of other close girlfriends, including Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock and Reese Witherspoon, who all spend a lot of time there, too,” tells a friend of the pair. “It will be great for her to have a place to hang with her favourite people.”

Move over Kris and Kim, here come Nic and Keith!

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It’s not just Broadway Nic has her eye on – sources say the actress has secretly been negotiating a deal that could see her family in their own reality TV series.

“She thinks it will increase her fan base and let people see the real her,” an insider close to the talks tells Woman’s Day of Nic’s reality plans. “It’s a win-win situation as far Nicole is concerned, and she’s certain if the deal goes through, they’ll have 100 per cent control on what makes it to air, too.”

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Arriving at the not-so-flash hotel Terri booked them into.

The couple were caught in the midst of a heated argument.

BINDI’S PRE-NUP HELL! I

Bindi footed the bill at Rydges.

Words: Zara Zubeidi.

With Bindi and Chandler ready to walk down the aisle, Terri is determined to protect the Irwin family fortune

t really should be a time of celebration – but insiders say behind closed doors, Terri Irwin is nervously fretting over her family’s fortune now her eldest child Bindi is set to tie the knot.

Sources say worried mum Terri, 53, is doing everything in her power to protect the family’s multimillion-dollar assets and has even been talking about asking Bindi’s boyfriend Chandler Powell to sign a pre-nuptial agreement – since Woman’s Day revealed he is set to pop the question any day now.

“Of course Terri’s overjoyed Bindi and Chandler are so happy, but she’s always been cautious about them making

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such a big commitment so young. She’s worked so hard to keep Steve’s legacy going since his death and she wants to make sure if things were to turn sour between Bindi and Chandler, it’s not the family business that suffers,” one source says.

HOTEL SHOWDOWN Terri’s fears that money could become an issue between Chandler and Bindi were reignited last week when Bindi was spotted footing the bill for what was supposed to be a romantic Sydney getaway.

Bindi, 19, excitedly told us Chandler was taking her away for “a wonderful adventure” and “you can’t predict what will happen on a wonderful

adventure” – seemingly hinting that Chandler might finally propose. But things appeared to hit a roadblock when the couple were seen in a heated exchange outside the modest Airport Hotel in Arncliffe.

Hands raised, a fed-up Chandler looked tense before he and Bindi decided to ditch their cheap digs for the 4.5-star Rydges Hotel in Sydney’s CBD. But as our exclusive pictures show, it was Bindi who was left footing the bill when the duo checked out the next day.

It’s not the first sign of tension between the Irwins and the handsome wakeboarder, who has made Australia Zoo his home after meeting and falling for Bindi three years ago.

Despite Chandler throwing himself into life at Australia Zoo and doing everything in his power to become a working member of the Irwin clan, Terri appears determined to keep him at arm’s length – at least for now.

In October it was announced Terri, Bindi and Robert – notably without Chandler – would be

‘Terri appears determined to keep him at arm’s length’

Terri and Bindi are at loggerheads over Chandler.

making a television comeback to US cable channel Animal Planet. Those close to Terri said she consciously decided to make it an Irwin-only deal.

EXCLUSION HURTS At the time of the US TV deal, our source revealed Bindi was “shocked” mum Terri had left her sweetheart out of the deal.

“Chandler has worked so hard to become a working member of the family, and Bindi adores how he’s emulating her dad,” says the source, adding she was deeply hurt he wasn’t given a starring role.

Tellingly, the family looked strained as they celebrated Steve Irwin Day on November 15 in what was supposed to be a day of remembrance, with Chandler not invited to take the stage alongside the rest of the family.

In another sign relations might be strained, Terri failed to send Chandler her well-wishes on his landmark 21st birthday recently, instead focusing on publicity for the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner on social media.

Whatever Terri’s reservations, we hope the family can work it out before Bindi and Chandler celebrate their big day.

Bob Senior banned from the wedding!

The engagement is yet to be announced, but Australia Zoo insiders say one person is already off the guest list – Bob Senior!

Steve’s dad famously parted ways with Australia Zoo in 2008 after being told he was a disruptive influence. “He hasn’t spoken to us in a long time,” Bindi said a few years ago, adding he had even rejected gifts. “We sent birthday presents to him and he opened them up and sent them back.”

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MEET THE NEW KOCHIE! Kochie is looking to vacate his seat.

Sunrise is headed for a shake-up – and insiders are tipping Basil Zempilas to take Kochie’s job

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e’s been in the driver’s seat for over 15 years, but now insiders are calling time on David “Kochie” Koch’s stint on Sunrise, and word is Perth local media man Basil Zempilas will replace him.

“Basil is basically waiting for the tap on the shoulder and to be told to pack his bags for Sunrise,” tells a well-placed insider, who

‘Everyone thinks Basil is perfect for the job’ confirms recent reports there is a Seven shake-up on the cards.

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a while, and everyone thinks Basil is perfect for the job.”

Father-of-three Basil, 46, who is married to mummy blogger Amy Zempilas, has been “auditioning” for the role. He filled in for Andrew O’Keefe on Weekend Sunrise in July and has hosted Sunrise alongside Samantha Armytage.

“It’s Baz’s dream gig, he’s always had aspirations to work on morning TV and it will totally suit his personality. He’s got the gift of the gab and he’s very good in live TV situations.

“I think he’ll be a hit with audiences,” tells our source, adding that unlike reported tension between Kochie and Sam, Baz “really likes” Sam and they’ll work well together.

“In his early days he was a party boy but that’s behind him now.”

Perth TV and radio man Basil gets along with Sam famously.

If Basil does take over the role, it won’t be the last we see of Kochie. “It’s likely Seven will try to keep him on contract for at least two years so he can’t be poached by other networks.

He’ll be brought back for special

projects and be the go-to finance guy for the network,” our insider confirms.

“It’s no surprise that at 61 he’d be looking to take his foot off the gas and spend some more time with his grandkids.”

Georgie cashes in!

It’s rumoured new Today host Georgie Gardner was enticed to do a backflip on her refusal to work the brutal hours the show requires with a hefty $1 million paycheque. “Georgie knew they really wanted her in the role, but it was never going to be easy to get her to sign,” reveals a Nine insider.

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Georgie, with co-host Karl, is now one of the highestpaid women on TV.

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It was a dejected John who took son Ben to Disneyland last week.

INSIDE JOHN & KELLY’S SHOCK SPLIT Without his ring

After weathering the death of their son and decades of salacious rumours, the star couple have finally decided to end their 26-year marriage

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isneyland is known as “the happiest place on earth” – but it seems there was little joy when John Travolta took his seven-year-old son Benjamin to the amusement park last week.

As the Grease star wandered the grounds looking downcast, onlookers were quick to notice he was without his wife of 26 years, Kelly Preston, and that his wedding ring was missing, too.

According to insiders, Kelly, 55, had blindsided her husband just days earlier by declaring their marriage was over. It’s a surprising development in a relationship that has survived not only the tragic death of their 16-year-old son Jett in 2009, but multiple rumours of cheating – and more – over close to three decades.

LEAKED POLICE REPORT “Kelly’s sick of being the loyal wife – every time she feels like they’ve gotten through a rough patch, something else comes up,” a source close to the couple tells Woman’s Day. This time, that “something else” was a leaked police report in which John was accused of sexual battery against a male masseur in 2000. The unidentified man – who claims John groped his bare buttocks – was 21 at the time.

While the officer investigating the alleged incident said in the

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‘Kelly wasn’t even mad, she just felt exhausted’ “When the latest claims against John were published, Kelly wasn’t even mad, she just felt exhausted,” says the insider, explaining what tipped the actress over the edge.

“John took this as a sign that their marriage isn’t worth fighting for anymore. No one is sure if

Kelly, with Ella Bleu, supported John at a gala in September... but now she’s had enough. they’ll split for good or if they’re just taking a break, but John not wearing his ring while at one of the most photographed places in the world is a clear sign they’re in big trouble.”

It’s the first time, say friends, that they’ve looked seriously into ending their marriage – and that includes when they were rocked by the unexpected death of Jett during a family holiday in the Bahamas eight years ago. Their oldest child – the couple also have daughter Ella Bleu, now 17 – had a history of seizures and reportedly hit his head on a bathtub during a fit.

“Everyone thought it was the end of Kelly and John

when Jett died, they were so buried in their separate grief,” says the insider.

“But then they fell pregnant with Ben, and he brought them – and their marriage – back to life. So if anything will get them through this, it’s concentrating on bringing up that lovely little boy.”

And it appears that’s exactly what John is focusing on as he waits for this new scandal to subside, taking his youngest to the theme park as a distraction.

NOT READY TO FORGIVE Given she’s stood by him for so many years, friends say John is hoping Kelly’s frustration will fade if enough time passes. However, those close to the actress aren’t so sure that will happen this time.

“Kelly has been laying low to avoid awkward questions about John,” says another close friend of the couple. “She’s tired of living this life.”

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Words: Karleigh Smith/Coleman-Rayner.

Her husband’s latest scandal may have been the final straw for Kelly.

report that “the details do not meet the elements of... sexual battery” and no charges were laid, the claims were made public by US media two weeks ago.

In 2012, two other unnamed male masseurs filed similar sexual battery claims – later dropped – which shattered the star’s family-man image.

To make matters The couple with worse, John has been daughter Ella Bleu subject to multiple and son Jett, who sadly rumours linking him passed away in 2009. romantically to several men, including the couple’s male nanny Jeff Kathrein, whom the actor was snapped kissing in 2006, and former pilot Douglas Gotterbra.

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FAREWELL TO

DAVID CASSIDY The ’70s heartthrob passed away last week surrounded by family and friends He played the oldest of five kids in TV’s The Partridge Family.

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fter living one of the most colourful lives in the entertainment industry, The Partridge Family star David Cassidy sadly passed away last week in a Florida hospital at the age of 67.

The 1970s teen heartthrob, who was once almost deported from Australia after prompting mass hysteria from fans Down Under at the height of his music and television career, died of multiple organ failure following a battle with dementia.

“David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that gripped him for so long,”

David with his daughter Katie in LA in 2007.

his family said in a statement to his fans.

“Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years.”

The son of Tony Award-winning musical star Jack Cassidy, David shot to superstardom as a teen in the early ’70s playing hunky Keith Partridge. His stepmother, actress Shirley Jones, played his Partridge

David had to be smuggled into his own concerts to stop fans rioting

Family mum. By the time David was 21, he’d banked more than a million dollars.

As well as performing on 14 Partridge Family albums, he was a megastar in his own right with 14 solo albums and 24 singles, including Cherish, which topped Aussie charts in 1971.

At the age of 24, David’s fame had reached such heights he had to be smuggled into his own concerts to stop fans rioting.

A 14-year-old girl was crushed to death in a frenzied stampede at one of his London shows, which

led to him retiring from touring and the TV show to concentrate on writing and recording.

In 2008, David admitted to chronic alcoholism, and in the following years was arrested for drink-driving on several occasions.

“If I take another drink, I’m going to die – physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, I’m dead,” he admitted in 2014 before checking himself into rehab.

David, who declared bankruptcy in 2015, was married three times – to Kay Lenz, Meryl Tanz and Sue Shifrin, who he divorced in 2014.

He is survived by his two children Katie, 31, and Beau, 26.

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Celebrity news Unlucky-in-love Susie was smitten by the handsome former model.

‘I WAS DU COCAINE C Susie Elelman admits she’s given up on love after her toyboy lover was arrested in a $245 million drug bust

Only in

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ubbly TV star Susie Elelman is still shaking her head in disbelief after seeing the handsome face of the musician and part-time model she was dating flash up on the news recently.

“To say my jaw hit the floor with a thud is an understatement,” reveals the usually unflappable 63-year-old presenter.

“I was getting ready to attend a movie screening when I heard something about a yacht loaded with 700 kilos of cocaine being seized at Lake Macquarie on the NSW Central Coast.

“Then I heard Craig Lembke’s name mentioned among the three alleged drug traffickers. I looked up and, to my shock, it was the Craig I’ve been very casually seeing, on and off, since July.

“I stood staring at the screen and thought, ‘Well, that explains why I haven’t heard from him for weeks’. ” Susie says she met Craig, 47, in June when he emailed her to ask her on a date, after hearing her lament a personal dating drought on morning television.

She revealed her dating drought on Studio 10.

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UPED BY A ASANOVA!’ “I’d appeared on Studio 10 and when the topic of dating came up, I explained that I had become ‘invisible’ to men – something I’d felt since I was about 55,” she explains. “There just wasn’t much interest in me.

“I wasn’t presenting it as a sob story, just a fact. Yes, of course I’d love to romance a dashing, handsome man. I’ve always joked that my tastes in men are simple: single and with a pulse.”

By the time Susie arrived home, Craig had contacted her through her website.

Police found 700kg of cocaine worth $245 million.

CHARM OFFENSIVE “His email was beautiful and very flattering.

My heart raced as he described me as sexy, gorgeous and desirable, later explaining he was a saxophone player from Newcastle.”

Susie says a steady stream of warm emails and text-message exchanges led to a first date the following month.

“I was naturally cautious of a blind date,” she explains. “Having been in the public eye and on television for 43 years, I’ve endured my fair share of stalkers, obscene phone callers, death threats and other odd encounters.

“I’d also been left shell-shocked by past online dating attempts, so my guard was up.

“We met for lunch and he was wonderful fun – witty, bright, intelligent, charming

Craig first contacted Susie by email (bottom).

‘He made me happy and, as it turned out, he was a great kisser!’ and handsome. He made me feel instantly comfortable. He made me happy and, as it turned out, he was a great kisser!”

But alarm bells started to ring when he opened his wallet and had no credit cards and barely enough cash to cover a $45 bill.

“I thought, ‘Here we go again… I must have the sign that reads “schmuck” illuminated on my forehead’ ,” she says.

“My track record with men is notoriously bad. The last three blokes in my life had little or no money and virtually lived off me,” she shrugs with good humour.

Over the next few months, Craig was in constant touch but would then suddenly vanish.

“On the dating side of life, I’ve always had low self-esteem, so I just thought he’d lost interest,” she says. “Then, out

Craig Lembke

Hi Susie, this morning. I’m Heard you on Studio 10 lse (probably a bit a single male, with a pu a sexy desirable fast) who thinks you are woman... Craig

of the blue, the messaging would resume.

“Craig’s advice was always wise and caring,” she says. “He was wonderfully supportive. He was getting really romantically intense. I felt a strong connection growing – then he disappeared again.”

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE Susie says when she saw his face fill her TV screen on the evening of November 14 amid screaming headlines of a drug bust, her heart sank and she was left reeling with shock.

“We hadn’t broken up,” she says. “I didn’t try to reach out... there’d be no point.

“For those few months, he was interesting, mysterious and sexy.”

Susie says this latest dating disaster has likely scarred her for life, and certainly left her feeling emotionally vulnerable.

“My last long-term relationship completely shattered my trust in men, and now I fear my romantic misadventure with Craig has iced the cake.”

Craig and two alleged accomplices were arrested after cocaine with a street value of $245 million was found hidden in a yacht. They were refused bail when they appeared in court earlier this month charged with importing a commercial quantity of cocaine and face life behind bars if found guilty.

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Name: Craig Lembke Sent: Message:

The drugs were allegedly hidden in the yacht’s hulls.

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Mark with wife Silvana and son Nicholas. She is standing by him as his father stands accused of “extremely serious” charges.

MARK PHILIPPOUSSIS

HOW LOVE SAVED ME

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The doting dad with Nicholas.

“And she is one very strong woman to be sticking by Mark despite the sickening crimes his dad has been accused of.

It’s a testament to just how strong their bond is.”

While mystery surrounds the reason Nick – who has often been described as more like a brother to Mark than a father – has been hospitalised, it is known he has battled cancer.

FACING A LIFE TERM It was “love at first sight” when Silvana met her now husband in March 2012.

Words: Karleigh Smith in San Diego. Pictures: RF/Coleman-Rayner. Inset pictures of Mark with Silvana & Nicholas: Instagram.

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ith his father under armed guard in hospital for a month and accused of multiple counts of child sexual assault, Australian tennis star Mark Philippoussis is enduring what must undoubtedly be the most difficult time in his life.

But those close to the former tennis bad boy, 41, say his marriage to Silvana Lovin, 32, is stronger than ever, and they insist his wife has made him a better and stronger man as he faces one of his greatest challenges yet.

Mark and Silvana – who were devastated when his beloved father was arrested and charged with 14 counts of child sexual abuse of nine-year-old twin girls in June – have been inseparable as the court case against the longtime tennis coach drags on.

Nick, who has been in custody since his arrest, was last week revealed to be sick in a San Diego hospital when he failed to show at the North County Superior Court for a remittance hearing ahead of his trial next year.

His defence lawyer Ryan Tegnelia told Woman’s Day Mark has chosen not to disclose why his father is receiving care.

“It’s up to Nick’s son if he wants to tell people,” he says.

“I can say he’s been in hospital for just over three weeks but can’t comment any further.”

A source within the San Diego Sheriff’s Department adds that despite the fact he’s been awaiting trial at the San Diego Central Jail,

they suspect he’s under armed guard in a normal hospital.

Mark has refused to comment publicly about his dad – who was his tennis coach through most of his career – and is believed to be standing by him ahead of the trial.

SHOCKED TO THE CORE “Mark has idolised his dad his whole life – this has been incredibly traumatic for him.

He’s at a complete loss over what to do.

“His dad has been charged with absolutely horrific crimes but in the court of law he’s innocent until proven guilty, and Mark is trying to force himself to remember that,” says a source close to the two-time Davis Cup winner. “He hasn’t disowned

‘If anything, they are more in love than ever because of this’

him on his social media or anything like that. And Mark has the full support of his wife – without her, he would’ve had a total breakdown.”

Indeed, friends say Mark’s devoted wife, a Romanian-born model, is encouraging him to lead as normal a life as possible – for the sake of their three-yearold son Nicholas, who is named after his grandfather, and their four-year marriage.

“Silvana makes sure they stick together and maintain a normal routine – they do the school run together every day, go on coffee dates, and watch the sun set at the beach together whenever they can,” says a friend.

“If anything, they are more in love than ever because of this…

Mark still opens car doors for her and holds her hand wherever they go.

“It’s amazing to see how Mark transformed from a total playboy in his tennis days to the doting father and husband he is now.

The illness prompted Mark’s infamous fall from grace. Not only did his success on the court suffer, but he began partying, driving fast cars and womanising – he famously dated a string of household names including Aussie singer Delta Goodrem, fellow tennis player Anna Kournikova and US stars Tara Reid, Paris Hilton and Jennifer Esposito.

Once Nick recovered, the now 68-year-old said of his son, “[The partying] is gone. He had everything some people dream about. Now he has his surfing.

No nightclubs, just surfing. I’m happy with that.”

Nick is due to face his rescheduled remittance hearing on January 24, in which it’s expected his plea of not guilty to the charges – including two counts of oral copulation/sexual penetration of a child under 10 and 12 counts of lewd acts upon a child – will not change.

He faces a maximum life jail sentence if convicted.

He is being held on $11.5 million bail for alleged child sex offences.

Nick coached Mark for much of his career.

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Real life

I lied about my can ...and conned a nu out of $180K! Serial con woman Angie Walsh faked cancer and spent years grooming her victims to fund lavish holidays

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ead down, dark glasses on and wearing a sombre expression, Angie Walsh finally had to face the priest and nun she’d scammed. She’d conned the pair into giving her money for supposedly lifesaving treatments, which she instead used to fund a lavish lifestyle.

The law had finally caught up with the mother-of-one, who’s been running similar scams on unsuspecting victims for years – making her arguably Australia’s worst serial con woman and cancer faker. “I’ve been utterly devastated by the realisation

Walsh spent the money on trips away.

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The nun’s sister

in knowing that everything Angie Walsh told me about her life and situation... has been a series of lies and falsehoods,” Sister Theresa Swiggs revealed in her victim impact statement.

Angela Robinson gave her more than $100,000.

COMPLEX DECEPTION “Angie gained my trust and then went about manipulating me so deeply that all I have now is a disastrous situation, filled with anger, embarrassment and emptiness. I feel distraught this has led me to a suspiciousness in people – I have lost all confidence in myself and my ability to do my everyday work in the ministry. I now question whether I’ll be able to continue in my role as pastoral chaplain support.”

Sister Swiggs approached parish priest Father Bill Brady, 72, and her own sister, Angela Robinson, to help pay Walsh’s medical expenses after Walsh told the trusting nun she had cancer and due to an inheritance dispute, could not access funds in time for treatment.

Instead, the brazen con artist, 40, spent the $184,151 she got from the South Australian trio on trips to Surfers

the front page of the newspaper appealing for Father Bill locals of Victor Brady was Harbor to fleeced of $77K by Walsh. help her out.

She shaved her head and eyebrows and Paradise and the Gold Coast, bandaged her chest in an effort where she visited Sea World, to convince people she was Movie World and Dreamworld. terminally ill. The generous town donated more than LONG HISTORY OF FRAUD $10,000. While she got caught While a list of more than 30 lies out, the courts were sympathetic was laid out in court, this wasn’t after hearing she had borderline the first time the mum had personality disorder and gave preyed on people’s kindness her a suspended sentence. to con them out of their hardIn 2009, police tried to question earned cash.

Walsh over a 2006 event where The court heard her theft and she’d convinced a Melbourne fraud charges stretched back 20 hotel she was receiving years and across several states treatment at Peter MacCallum in a shocking history of deception Cancer Centre before skipping that left a trail of destruction out on her $5000 bill. and financial heartache.

In 2013, she was back in court In 2008, she convinced a small for theft, saying she was having country town in SA she was dying radiotherapy for a terminal of thyroid cancer and acute illness that wasn’t diagnosed at myeloid leukaemia that had the time of the offences. She also spread to her brain and kidney. stole her mother-in-law’s credit Walsh rang into a local radio card, and racked up $30,000 in station and even appeared on debt, including $11,000 in one day.

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The judge said Walsh is a “highly skilled liar”, and did extensive research to support her claims of legal dramas and illness.

The nun Sister Theresa Swiggs was groomed by the con woman.

In jailing Walsh last month, Magistrate Greg Fisher sent a clear message about the devastation these fakers cause.

Words: Belinda Wanis.

‘Everything Angie Walsh told me has been a series of lies’ “People rely on what they are told by others to be true in our community, it is a foundation for a healthy and efficient community – scammers or people who deceive erode that foundation,” Magistrate Fisher said. “I cannot overlook the repeated nature of your deception… without empathy for the harm that you were causing… I’m not confident that psychological or psychiatric treatment is likely to reduce your risk of reoffending in the future.”

He imposed a sentence of five years, 10 months and 18 days with a non-parole period of three years and six months, and ordered her to pay $20,000, the maximum he could award.

OTHER CRUEL FAKERS

Kate Hubble

The former Australian Hockeyroo pleaded guilty to falsifying documents for The disgraced wellness blogger financial gain after faking was fined $410,000 in September oncologists’ letters and lying after falsifying a terminal illness for years to benefit from and profiting from sick people. a cancer charity.

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l u o s r e h t Ano surfer on the way!

Bethany, husband Adam and son Tobias can’t wait to welcome the new addition.

SHARK ATTACK SURVIVOR’S BABY MIRACLE!

Unstoppable surfer Bethany Hamilton is overjoyed to be welcoming her second child

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t just 13 years old, American teen Bethany Hamilton was attacked by a four-metre tiger shark while surfing in Hawaii.

She survived the near-fatal attack, but lost her left arm.

Now, she’s very grateful for every moment she shares with her beautiful

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AMAZING LIFE Following her second pregnancy announcement, Bethany thanked her fans

for their excitement on Instagram.

“Filled with gratitude to be growing our family... I want to thank everyone for their warm wishes toward our exciting news,” she said.

‘I’ve realised [being a mum] is such a privilege and joy’ “The more time I spend as a mother and wife, I realise that it’s such a privilege and joy, and I cherish my role deeply.”

But the baby news isn’t the only milestone the couple have celebrated recently. In August, the surf star revealed how much her life with Adam, 29,

meant to her on their fourth wedding anniversary.

“Four years married!!! On to more love, adventures and sharing this amazing life together,” she wrote in a heartfelt social media post.

Despite losing her arm, the inspiring athlete never gave up on her dream of surfing professionally. Last year Bethany beat two of the world’s best surfers during the World Surf League’s Fiji Women’s Pro. “I don’t surf disabled or compete in a disabled category,” she has said proudly.

Words: Belinda Wanis.

The pregnant surfer hit the waves in Hawaii on November 15.

husband Adam Dirks and their two-year-old son Tobias – who just recently was given a promotion to big brother!

Early last month, the proud parents took to Bethany’s Instagram to announce they were expecting again. And, of course, the 27-year-old blonde beauty debuted her growing baby bump while doing what she loves most – catching waves.

Bethany – who’s almost six months pregnant – was spotted enjoying an impressive surf session in Hawaii before heading back to the beach to spend time with her young family.

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Food to love !

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Best in baking

AMAZING N CHRISTMA

How to create the delicious desse

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WORLD-FAMOUS NUTELLA CHRISTMAS TREE SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS F 2 tbsp Nutella F 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed F 1 egg, whisked 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Place an oven tray in oven to preheat. Spread Nutella over one sheet pastry. Top with remaining sheet, pressing gently to stick.

2 Trim pastry into a large triangle. Place on a large sheet of baking paper. Using a rolling pin, gently press remaining pastry offcuts to seal. Cut into a 6.5 x 7.5cm

How to decorate your tree If you want to bring some added colour to your tree, let it cool 5 mins, dust with icing sugar. Decorate with trimmed sour straps to form tinsel, mini yellow M&M’s for lights, halved jubes for baubles. Attach baked star pastry to top of tree. Arrange trimmed sour straps on pastry squares to form present bows.

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NUTELLA AS TREE!

ert sweeping the internet! rectangle to form a trunk and a 5cm star. Remaining pastry can be cut into assorted squares to form presents. Set aside.

Place a ruler down the centre of the pastry triangle. Slice into 2cm-wide strips using the ruler as a guide.

3 Attach trunk 3mm under base of tree, adhering with a little egg. Gently twist pastry strips to form branches.

4 Brush tree with egg and sprinkle with a little raw sugar.

Lift onto hot tray with baking paper. Arrange offcuts around edge. Brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 12-15 mins until golden. Cool tree. Dust with icing sugar.

Place star in position. If liked, make presents as shown.

Decorate tree with lollies.

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GINGERBREAD GIFT TAGS

You may need to recut holes in gingerbread while biscuits are still warm.

MAKES 30 PREP 30 MINS + CHILLING COOK 12 MINS

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F 125g butter, softened F ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar F 1 egg yolk F 2 ½ cups plain flour F 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda F 3 tsp ground ginger F ½ cup golden syrup ROYAL ICING F 1 egg white F 1 ½ cups pure icing sugar, sifted 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line 3 oven trays.

2 In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until combined.

Beat in egg yolk. Fold in sift combined dry ingredients with syrup to form a soft dough.

3 Knead until smooth. Halve.

Roll each portion out between

2 sheets of baking paper until 3mm thick. Chill 1 hour.

4 Using an 8cm gingerbread man cutter, cut out 10 shapes from one sheet of dough, re-rolling as necessary. Place on tray about 3cm apart. Using a 7cm and a 10cm snowflake cutter, cut 10 of each. Place on trays.

Chill 20 mins.

5 Using a large plastic straw, cut two holes in each gingerbread shape as shown.

Bake 10-12 mins. Cool.

6 ROYAL ICING In a small bowl, beat egg white until frothy.

Gradually beat in sifted icing sugar until piping consistency.

7 Spoon icing into a piping bag fitted with a small plain tube.

Decorate shapes. Set aside until firm. Thread ribbon through holes. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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EASY FLORENTINES MAKES 24 PREP 35 MINS COOK 15 MINS F 4 cups cornflakes F ¾ cup mixed dried fruit F ½ cup glace cherries F ½ cup roasted flaked almonds F ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts F 1⁄3 cup craisins F 395g can sweetened condensed milk F 200g dark chocolate, melted F melted white chocolate, edible glitter, to decorate 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line 4 oven trays with baking paper.

2 In a large bowl, combine cornflakes, dried fruit, cherries,

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Use a selection of the same quantity of fruit and nuts you prefer.

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LIGHT CHRISTMAS CAKE WITH ROCKY ROAD TOPPING SERVES 12 PREP 30 MINS + MACERATING COOK 3 HOURS F 4 cups mixed dried fruit (see tip) F 1 cup chopped pitted dates F ½ cup orange juice F ½ cup brandy F 200g butter, softened F 1 cup caster sugar F 4 eggs F 2 tbsp golden syrup F 1 2⁄3 cups plain flour F 2 tsp mixed spice F ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped ROCKY ROAD TOPPING F 100g milk chocolate, melted, cooled F 2 cups halved marshmallows F 100g chopped Turkish delight F ½ cup chopped pecans F 1 tbsp gold cachous 1 In a large non-metallic bowl, combine fruit, juice and brandy.

Set aside, covered overnight.

2 Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C. Lightly grease and 42 WD

almonds, peanuts and craisins.

Mix in condensed milk until well combined.

3 Place 2 tbsp of mixture onto tray. Using damp fingers, shape into a 5cm round. Repeat with remaining mixture, leaving 3cm between each.

4 Bake 12-15 mins until golden.

Allow to cool on trays until almost firm, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

5 Spread melted chocolate onto underside of each, dragging a fork along the base to create a wavy pattern. Allow to set.

Drizzle tops of florentines with melted white chocolate and dust with edible glitter.

double line a deep 20cm round cake pan with baking paper.

3 In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in golden syrup.

4 Fold in sifted combined flour and mixed spice, mixed fruit with brandy and pecans. Spoon into the pan smoothing top.

5 Bake 3 hours (cover with foil halfway through to brown) until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.

Cool completely.

6 ROCKY ROAD TOPPING Drizzle ¾ of the chocolate over top of cooled cake.

Arrange marshmallows, Turkish Delight and pecans on top. Drizzle with remaining melted chocolate and sprinkle with cachous.

Choose your own mixture of fruit for this cake – you need 1kg in total.

FOUR-FLAVOUR FUDGE MAKES 30 PREP 15 MINS COOK 8 MINS F 375ml can evaporated milk F 250g butter, chopped F 1 cup caster sugar F 800g milk chocolate, roughly chopped CHOC CHERRY FUDGE F 1 cup glace cherries, plus extra F ¾ cup desiccated coconut, plus extra CHUNKY PEANUT FUDGE F ¾ cup chopped salted peanuts F ¼ cup smooth peanut butter PISTACHIO & CRANBERRY FUDGE F 2⁄3 cup chopped cranberries F 2⁄3 cup chopped pistachios 1 Line a 20cm square cake pan with baking paper, extending 2cm above sides.

2 In a large saucepan, stir evaporated milk, butter and sugar on low until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and boil 4-5 mins, until golden. Set aside 1 min for bubbles to subside.

3 Place chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over hot milk mixture, stirring until smooth. Pour mixture into pan. Chill overnight.

4 CHOC CHERRY FUDGE Make basic fudge, replacing half milk chocolate with 400g dark chocolate. Stir cherries and coconut through. Sprinkle with extra. Chill overnight.

5 CHUNKY PEANUT FUDGE Make basic fudge, stir peanuts through. Pour into pan and dollop with peanut butter. Use a skewer to swirl peanut butter into top of fudge. Sprinkle with extra chopped peanuts. Chill overnight.

6 PISTACHIO & CRANBERRY FUDGE Make basic fudge, replacing milk chocolate with white chocolate. Stir cranberries and pistachios through, reserving a little of each to decorate. Pour into pan and sprinkle with reserved cranberries and pistachios. Chill.

Quick + easy

Masterclass: prep to perfection 1

1 To line square and rectangular pans, arrange baking paper overlapping at the base and extending above rim. A spray of oil will help to keep paper in place.

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2 Use a wooden board and a sharp cook’s knife to chop chocolate into even-sized pieces. If liked, use chopped pretzels instead of peanuts.

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Homemade custard

Extra option

Bring 2 cups milk with 1 tsp vanilla just to the boil. Beat 4 egg yolks, ½ cup sugar and 1 tbsp cornflour. Whisk in milk. Stir over low heat until just boiling. Stir in 2 tbsp brandy.

Cover with plastic wrap touching surface if not used straight away.

CHOC XMAS PUDDING SERVES 8 PREP 15 MINS + MACERATING COOK 2 HOURS F 375g mixed dried fruit F ½ cup orange juice F ½ cup brandy F 225g unsalted butter, softened F ¾ cup brown sugar F 3 eggs F 1 cup breadcrumbs F 1 cup plain flour, sifted F ¼ cup cocoa F 1 tsp ground cinnamon 44 WD

F 1 tsp ground allspice F icing sugar, raspberries, blueberries, custard, to serve 1 In a large glass bowl, combine fruit, juice and brandy. Cover with plastic wrap. Set aside 30 mins.

2 Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C. Lightly grease a 2 litre pudding basin and

line base with baking paper.

3 In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until creamy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in breadcrumbs, sifted combined flour, cocoa, spices and fruit with brandy.

4 Spoon mixture into basin, smoothing top. Cover with baking

paper and lid (or a layer of foil and secure with string).

5 Bake 2 hours until cooked when tested. Cool in basin 5 mins before turning onto a cooling rack.

6 Serve dusted with icing sugar, topped with raspberries and blueberries.

Accompany with custard, if liked.

ALMOND FRUIT MINCE PIES MAKES 16 PREP 20 MINS + CHILLING COOK 25 MINS F 1 ½ cups plain flour F ½ cup almond meal F 1⁄3 cup caster sugar F ¼ cup custard powder F 150g butter, cold, chopped F 1 egg, separated F 2 tbsp iced water F 1 tbsp demerara sugar F icing sugar, to dust FILLING F 410g jar fruit mince F ½ cup chopped mixed glace fruit salad (ginger, cherries, pineapple) F ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted, roughly chopped F 2 tbsp brandy F 2 tsp grated orange zest 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease 16 patty pan recesses.

2 Sift flour into a large bowl.

Stir in meal, sugar and custard powder. Using fingertips, rub in butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Stir in yolk and enough

water to make a pliable dough. Knead lightly. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 20 mins.

3 FRUIT MINCE Meanwhile, combine all ingredients.

4 Roll out pastry between 2 sheets baking paper until 3mm thick. Using an 8cm cutter, cut 16 rounds. Ease into pans, pressing into sides. Using a 5cm cutter, cut out 8 rounds from remaining pastry (you may need to chill, then re-roll pastry).

5 Spoon 1 tbsp fruit mince into each case. Brush edges with a little egg white, top half the tarts with smaller rounds, pressing edges to seal. Cut two slits in top for a steam vent.

6 Cut small strips from remaining chilled pastry.

Criss-cross 4-6 strips over remaining tarts. Trim to fit.

7 Brush tops with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake 20-25 mins. Serve dusted with icing sugar.

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Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

MULTI-FLAVOUR MERINGUE ROUNDS F 6 egg whites F 1 ½ cups caster sugar F 1 tsp white vinegar F 1 tsp cornflour PISTACHIO & ROSE F ¼ cup chopped pistachios F 1 tsp rosewater F 2 tsp dried rose petals SPARKLY MERINGUES F 2 drops pink food colouring F ½ tsp edible glitter CHOC HAZELNUT F ¼ cup chopped skinless roasted hazelnuts, plus extra F 2 tbsp Nutella F 1 tsp cocoa

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T hese can be made about a day ahead. T he humidity causes sogginess.

1 Preheat oven to slow, 150°C. Line two oven trays with baking paper.

2 In a large clean bowl, using an electric mixer beat egg whites until soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, one tbsp at a time, beating until sugar dissolves and mixture is stiff, thick and glossy. Beat in vinegar and cornflour. Divide

mixture into three bowls.

3 PISTACHIO & ROSE Gently fold pistachio and rosewater through one bowl. Dollop 4 large rounds onto tray.

4 SPARKLY MERINGUES Gently swirl pink food colouring through a second bowl. Dollop 4 large rounds onto tray. Dust with edible glitter.

5 CHOC HAZELNUT Gently fold hazelnuts and Nutella through remaining bowl (do not overmix).

Dollop 4 large rounds onto trays.

Sprinkle with extra hazelnuts.

6 Bake 1 ½ hours until meringues are dry. Cool in a turned off oven, with door ajar.

7 Top pistachio and rose meringues with dried rose petals.

Top sparkly meringues with extra edible glitter or sprinkles.

Dust choc-hazelnut meringues with cocoa and sprinkle with extra hazelnuts. Store in an airtight container.

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MAKES 12 PREP 15 MINS COOK 1 ½ HOURS

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Make cups and filling in advance and store separately.

CLASSY CANAPES IN NO TIME! Fresh and yummy nibbles aren’t as complicated as they look

TURKEY WALDORF CUPS SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS F 4 sheets filo pastry F 200g cooked roast turkey, finely chopped 46 WD

F 1/3 cup mayonnaise F 1/3 cup chopped parsley F 1/3 cup chopped walnuts F 1 celery stalk, trimmed, chopped leaves reserved F 2 tsp wholegrain mustard F grated zest 1 lemon, 1 tbsp juice F ¼ cup sliced red grapes

1 Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C. Lightly grease a 24-hole mini muffin pan.

2 Place one sheet of filo on a clean surface. Spray with oil.

Place another sheet on top.

Repeat, twice more.

3 Cut 24 x 6cm squares from pastry stack. Press each into

recesses to line. Bake 10-12 mins until light golden and crisp.

4 Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine turkey, mayonnaise, parsley, nuts, celery, mustard and lemon.

Season to taste.

5 Divide turkey mixture into filo cups, serve topped with sliced grapes and reserved celery leaves.

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SLIDERS MAKES 10 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 10 MINS F 500g chicken mince F ½ cup panko crumbs F ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves, plus extra F 2 green onions, thinly sliced F 1 stalk lemongrass, finely grated F 1 tbsp fish sauce F 2 tsp grated fresh ginger F ¼ cup vegetable oil F 10 gwa pao buns F 1/3 cup sriracha F 2 Lebanese cucumbers, matchsticks LIME MAYO F ²/3 cup whole-egg mayonnaise F 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

F 2 tsp finely grated lime rind 1 In a bowl, combine chicken, crumbs, coriander, onion, lemongrass, fish sauce and ginger. Shape into 10 patties. Chill 10 mins.

2 LIME MAYO In a bowl, combine all ingredients.

Set aside.

3 In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Fry patties in batches, 2 mins each side, until golden and cooked through. Drain.

4 Meanwhile, steam or microwave buns following packet instructions.

5 Top with patties, a dollop of lime mayo, cucumber and a drizzle of sriracha, plus a sprig of coriander.

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Gwa pao buns are available from Asian supermarkets.

CARROT & MACADAMIA HUMMUS SERVES 8 PREP 10 MINS COOK 35 MINS

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Make stars from shortcrust pastry or flat bread, if preferred.

F 6 carrots, peeled, 1cm chunks F 1/3 cup macadamias F 3 garlic cloves, peeled F 1/3 cup olive oil F 280g packet naan F 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained F 2 tbsp tahini F grated zest, juice 1 lemon F ¼ cup water F salad leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line 3 oven trays with baking paper.

2 Toss carrot, macadamias, garlic and 1 tbsp oil on one tray. Season and roast 20 mins. Cover with foil, roast 10-15 mins until carrots are tender. Remove, cool.

3 Using a 5cm star cutter, cut stars from naan. Arrange on remaining trays. Spray with oil.

Bake 12-15 mins until crisp. Cool.

4 In a food processor, pulse cooled carrot mixture with chickpeas, tahini, lemon zest and juice and water until smooth.

Season. Serve with star crostini and salad leaves.

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Save time by using rare roast beef from the deli.

ROAST BEEF ON MINI CRUMPETS SERVES 8 PREP 25 MINS + RESTING COOK 25 MINS F 1 cup milk, warmed F 1 tsp dry yeast F 1 tsp caster sugar F 1 cup plain flour, sifted F 2 tsp chopped thyme leaves F extra-virgin olive oil to serve TOPPING F ¾ cup creme fraiche F 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard F 1 tbsp chopped chives, plus extra to serve F 250g beef fillet (see tip) 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly spray a 24-hole mini muffin tray with oil.

2 In a jug, combine milk, yeast and sugar. Set aside 10 mins until frothy.

3 In a large bowl, combine flour and thyme. Season, then gradually whisk in milk mixture until smooth.

4 Spoon into recesses. Bake 12-15 mins until slightly puffed and golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

5 TOPPING Combine creme fraiche, mustard and chives. Season. Heat a frying pan on high. Spray with oil and sear steak 2-3 mins, each side, until cooked to taste. Set aside, loosely covered, 5 mins. Thinly slice.

6 Serve crumpets topped with a little mustard, creme fraiche and a slice of beef. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle extra chives over.

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ZUCCHINI & HALOUMI TWISTS MAKES 32 PREP 15 MINS COOK 25 MINS F 2 zucchini, peeled into ribbons F ¼ cup chopped mint leaves F 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil F 4 sheets frozen puff pastry F 1 egg, whisked F 225g packet haloumi, grated F ½ cup grated parmesan MINT SAUCE F 1 cup mint leaves F ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line two oven trays with baking paper.

2 In a bowl, toss zucchini, mint and oil. Season to taste.

3 Arrange two sheets of pastry on separate pieces of baking.

Brush each lightly with egg.

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Scatter each sheet with half the grated haloumi.

4 Arrange a single layer of zucchini slices lengthways on top of cheese, using smaller slices to fill gaps.

Top with remaining pastry sheets, brush lightly with egg.

5 Cut each pastry stack into 8 x 3cm strips. Cut each strip in halves to form 16 pieces. Working from the centre outwards, carefully twist each strip. Arrange on trays.

6 Sprinkle twists with parmesan.

Bake 20-25 mins until crisp and golden.

7 MINT SAUCE Meanwhile, in a small food processor, pulse mint and oil together until smooth.

Season. Serve with twists.

Try with sweet chilli sauce or hot sauce for dipping.

Food Director: Jennene Plummer. Pictures: Rob Shaw/bauersyndication.com.au.

Styling: Kate Brown. Preparation: Lizzie Fiducia.

Cheat and save time!

DUCK PANCAKES MAKES 24 PREP 20 MINS COOK 25 MINS F 700g can whole plums in natural juice F 1/3 cup brown sugar F 2 tbsp soy sauce F 1 tsp five-spice powder F ½ tsp chilli powder F 1 tbsp grated orange zest F 500g Chinese barbecued ducks, meat removed, shredded

F 24 Chinese pancakes (see tip) F 2 Lebanese cucumbers, seeded, matchsticks F 6 green onions, matchsticks 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. 2 Drain plums, reserving 1 tbsp juice. In a medium saucepan, bring combined plums, reserved juice, sugar, soy, five-spice and

chilli to boil on medium. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 12-15 mins until reduced to 1 ½ cups. Stir in zest. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

3 Place duck meat on an oven tray, cover with foil. Bake 15 mins until warmed through.

4 Heat pancakes following packet instructions. Spread each wrapper with 1 tbsp plum sauce. Top with duck, cucumber and onions. Roll up to enclose.

Secure with skewers to serve.

New to you!

Chinese pancakes are available from the freezer section of Asian grocery shops.

Replace plum sauce with readymade hoisin sauce.

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You will need to start this recipe the day before.

Make ahead

FROZEN DESSERTS Keep your cool this Christmas with these pre-made pleasers

TROPICAL SPLICE WITH MOJITO FRUIT SALAD SERVES 8 PREP 55 MINS + FREEZING, CHILLING COOK 5 MINS F 1 litre mango sorbet F 1 litre good-quality vanilla bean ice-cream F 2 tsp finely grated lime zest 50 WD

F ½ cup caster sugar F ¾ cup water F 1 lime, eight wedges, wedges halved F ½ cup white rum F ¼ cup strained lime juice F 1 pineapple, peeled, quartered, cored, thinly sliced F 1 mango, seeded, thinly sliced F 1 kiwifruit, thin wedges F 1/3 cup passionfruit pulp F ½ cup micro mint sprigs

1 Line an 11 x 25cm, 6-cup loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing ends to overhang. Spoon sorbet into pan, smooth surface, cover with plastic wrap. Freeze 1 hour.

2 Scoop ice-cream over sorbet, scattering with lime zest as you go. Smooth surface, cover with plastic wrap. Freeze overnight.

3 Reserve 1 tbsp sugar. In a medium saucepan, stir remaining sugar and water over medium heat, without boiling, until sugar

dissolves. Bring to the boil, then boil uncovered 1 min.

4 In a large heatproof bowl, combine lime pieces and reserved sugar. Use the end of a rolling pin to crush lime. Pour over warm sugar syrup, rum and lime juice.

Add fruit, tossing to combine. Chill.

5 Rub the outside of the loaf pan with a warm cloth and invert onto serving platter. Peel away plastic wrap. Scatter with fruit salad and mint sprigs. Serve sliced.

COCONUT & RASPBERRY ICE-CREAM CONES

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Make this ice-cream up to 1 week ahead.

SERVES 8 PREP 30 MINS + COOLING, CHURNING, FREEZING COOK 5 MINS F 2 cups coconut cream F 2 x 10cm stalks lemongrass, white part only, thinly sliced F 2 tsp ground star anise F 600ml store-bought vanilla custard F 100g coconut macaroons, lightly crushed F 8 waffle cones F ½ cup toasted flaked coconut F 100g frozen raspberries, crushed 1 In a medium saucepan, bring combined coconut cream, lemongrass and star anise just to the boil on medium. Transfer mixture to a large heatproof bowl. Cool to room temperature.

Strain mixture into a large jug.

2 Stir custard into coconut cream mixture.

Transfer to an ice-cream machine. Churn following manufacturer’s instructions until almost firm (or freeze 2 hours in a large metal container until firm around the edge, beat until smooth, cover and freeze until firm).

3 Scoop ice-cream into a bowl. Stir macaroons through. Spoon mixture into a 10 x 20cm loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze overnight.

4 Before serving, place ice-cream in fridge 15 mins to soften. Scoop ice-cream into waffle cones. Top with coconut and raspberries.

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T his can also be made in a 24cm springform pan.

FROZEN SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKES MAKES 12 PREP 20 MINS + FREEZING F 274g packet Oreo cookies F ½ cup salted caramel sauce F 625g cream cheese, chopped, softened F 1 ½ cups sweetened condensed milk F 1 vanilla bean, split lengthways, seeds scraped F 50g caramel popcorn F 1 tsp salt flakes 1 Line a 12-hole muffin pan with straight-sided paper cases.

2 In a processor, process

cookies until fine crumbs form. Divide crumbs between cases. Press firmly with the end of a wooden spoon.

3 Spoon 2 tsp caramel sauce over each base. Run a teaspoon under hot water and use the back to spread the sauce evenly.

4 In same clean processor, pulse cream cheese, condensed milk and vanilla seeds until smooth. Spoon between cases. Freeze overnight until firm.

5 Serve cheesecakes topped with popcorn and sprinkled with salt.

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Food Director: Jennene Plummer. Pictures: Rob Shaw/bauersyndication.com.au. Styling: Olivia Blackmore. Preparation: Sarah Murphy, Tessa Immens. You can buy assorted cookie cutters in cake shops or online. We bought ours from cookiecuttershop.com.au.

Bragworthy creations from your favourite pantry treats

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Make easy Pretzel Pops by drizzling with white chocolate, attaching paddle pop stick and sprinkling with cachous.

Allow to set.

ICE CUBE TRAY CHOCOLATES MAKES 12 PREP + FREEZING 10 MINS Combine ¾ cup desiccated coconut, 2 tbsp condensed milk, 1 tbsp crumbled frozen raspberries and ½ tsp salt. Melt 300g dark chocolate.

Dollop a little into 12 hole ice-cube tray, tilting to coat. Freeze 10 mins.

Top with 2 tsp coconut mixture, then top with remaining chocolate.

Freeze 20 mins. Tap lightly on bench to unmould. TOPPING Combine 100g melted white chocolate, 1 tsp oil and few drops pink food colouring. Dip in top half of chocolates. Place on a lined tray and sprinkle with extra crumbled frozen raspberries. Freeze 10 mins.

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HEART CANDY CANE POPS MAKES 15 PREP + SETTING 10 MINS Line two trays with baking paper. Arrange 30 mini candy canes in a heart shape on trays. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 290g bag white chocolate melts in 30-second bursts until melted, stirring. Divide ¾ between hearts, spreading evenly. Scatter 2 tbsp hundreds and thousands over. Allow to set. Use remaining chocolate to attach 15 pop sticks (remelt if necessary). Allow to set.

SNACKS TIP

To make Stick Santas, coat half of lattice biscuits in white chocolate and white sprinkles. Attach sour strap legs and jelly bean boots.

EDIBLE SLEIGHS

UGLY SWEATER COOKIES

MAKES 7 PREP + SETTING 20 MINS

MAKES 12 PREP + SETTING 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS

Using a 250g packet of triple wafer biscuits, cut 7 in half and set aside. Using 3 biscuits at a time, pipe a little melted white chocolate (using a 290g bag melts) along two long edges of one and then attach remaining 2 biscuits to form sides. Attach 2 biscuit halves to complete sleigh. Attach 4 Oreo halves to form wheels. Pipe chocolate along top of sleighs and sprinkle with cachous. Fill with assorted lollies.

Beat 125g butter with ½ cup caster sugar until creamy. Beat in 1 egg yolk. Fold in sifted combined 2 cups plain flour, 3 tsp ginger and 1 tsp bicarb soda with ¼ cup warm golden syrup. Roll out to 0.5cm thick. Cut shapes using a 10cm jumper cookie cutter. Place on lined tray. Bake 180°C, 12-15 mins. Cool. Prepare 2 x 330g packets royal icing. Tint half red using gel food colouring. Pipe an outline around cookies. Allow to set. Flood centre with red icing. Allow to set 1 hour.

Pipe a pattern on cookies, using picture as a guide. Trim a mint leaf lolly to form Christmas tree and half mini marshmallows to form snowmen. Allow to set.

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MASTER THE ART OF GIFTING

Personalise your pressies by following these easy DIYs

Happy snap wrapping

1 Cut a piece of the A4 paper in half lengthways.

2 Fold it back and forth to form an accordion shape.

3 Fold the accordion in half and tape the “U” together with double-sided tape to form a fan shape.

4 Repeat step 3 until you have three fan shapes. Stick

the three fans together to form a circle rosette.

5 Using a circle template or the bottom of a glass, mark and then cut a family photo into a circle shape.

6 Form a border around the photo by cutting a slightly larger circle from paper (or cardboard) in a different colour to your rosette, then stick the picture onto it. Stick the framed photo onto the centre of the rosette.

7 Attach a piece of ribbon to the present and stick the completed rosette on top.

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You’ll need F Scissors F A4 coloured paper F Double-sided tape F Pencil F Circle template (or bottom of a glass) F Printed pictures of your loved ones F Ribbon

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Festive greeting card You’ll need F Coloured A4 paper or cardboard F Fabric remnants in complementary colours F Scissors F Lace edge scissors (optional) F All-purpose glue F Black felt-tipped pen F Ribbon or pompom tape F White paper 1 Fold the paper (or cardboard) in half and cut to form a card about 14 x 10cm. Cut the three open edges with scissors or create a decorative border with lace edge scissors. Do not cut the spine of the card.

2 Cut four small triangles from different pieces

of fabric. The triangles should easily overlap one another to create a Christmas tree shape.

Mix and match different fabric patterns for a more whimsical design.

3 Organise the pieces of fabric on the front of the card then put glue on the back to fix them in place. Draw a small tree trunk below the bottom triangle with the black felt-tipped pen. Decorate your card with ribbon or pompom tape.

4 Cut the white paper slightly smaller than the card itself (approx 13.5 x 9.5cm) and glue it inside the card to write on.

Christmas tree T-shirt You’ll need F Newspaper F White T-shirt F Large potato F Fir tree-design cookie cutter F Pointed knife F Green fabric paint F Blue fabric paint F Brush F Iron F Purple star-shaped buttons F Needle and cotton

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For quick and simple personalised wrapping, you can go straight to step 5 and cut out making the rosette.

1 Layer 3 to 4 sheets of newspaper, then fold them once or twice and push inside the T-shirt to form a barrier between the front and back.

2 Wash the potato, dry and cut in half. Press the cookie cutter into the flat surface and cut around it using the knife to leave a raised shape.

Remove cookie cutter. Cut a small rectangular tree trunk from the other potato half. Pat potato stamps dry.

3 Apply a thin layer of green paint to the tree stamp with a brush and press stamp on the T-shirt. Clean excess paint from edge with a cloth or brush and repeat to make two more pine trees on the T-shirt.

4 Brush the tree trunk stamp with the blue paint and press under trees. Dry overnight, then iron to set colour.

5 Using the needle and thread, sew the buttons to the top of the trees.

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Build the perfect antipasto plate

2-MINUTE MASTERCLASS Flavio Carnevale

Owner of Marta, the new Roman restaurant in Sydney, FLAVIO CARNEVALE, details your supermarket shopping list...

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CURED MEATS your platter!

In Basilicata, Italy, my family own and have run, To present your spread, for more than 40 years, pick a platter that’s a my hometown’s only feature in itself – butcher and salumeria. It something that has was my legacy too, but the an interesting restaurant bug bit me hard story. in Rome after I moved there CHEESE for university. My mum Some fresh goat’s ricotta and brother are known that can be spread onto bread throughout the region for or crostinis, and a strong, their handmade organic sharp and salty Pecorino cured meat products – so Romano cheese. this is dear to my heart. On MARINATED VEGIES my platter, I would include Fresh broad beans tossed thick-cut Ventricina mild in olive oil and pepper, plus salami and thin slices thinly sliced and fried zucchini of San Daniele prosciutto.

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SHELFIES

Most of us wouldn’t dare reveal the TIP insides of our Colour code your fridges, but stock so it looks as pretty as the suddenly ones flooding photographs Instagram! of these shelves – known as shelfies – are sweeping social media.

CLASSIC SCONES

Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C. Grease a scone tray.

Sift 2 cups self-raising flour into a bowl. Rub in 30g butter.

with a touch of vinegar and mint. Also, fried crispy baby artichoke cut into quarters and roasted red capsicum marinated in olive oil, vinegar and fresh oregano.

BREAD Finish with slices of warm, freshly baked focaccia Romana.

FOOD HACK

It’s unlikely, but if you’re stuck with unfinished wine, don’t let it go to waste. Pour the leftover into an ice-cube tray and freeze. Throw some into your next spritzer or casserole!

2 Pour in combined ½ cup each milk and water, reserving 1 tbsp. Mix quickly to a soft, sticky dough.

3 Knead lightly on a floured surface. Press or roll out to form a 2cm-thick round.

Cut into 6cm rounds.

4 Place together on tray. Brush with reserved liquid. Bake 12 mins until hollow when tapped.

Cool. Serve with jam and cream.

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hile blood tests and heart monitors do their job, did you know you can track wellness levels by taking a look through “nature’s window”, the eye?

Iridology, a science used by natural therapists for more than 100 years, is a non-invasive

way of assessing the body by holding a magnifier to the eye.

“Iridologists believe the fibres and pigmentation in a person’s iris can show potential future or current weaknesses,” says Will.

Among other celebrities, Will has treated Miranda Kerr’s husband Evan Spiegel and now, exclusively for Woman’s Day, he assesses the irises of Goldie, Jen, Lisa, Delta and Kate! Here’s what their peepers tell us...

Goldie Hawn

I believe Goldie may have what’s called a lymphatic rosary, which looks like a string of pearls near the outer edge of the iris. Iridologists have linked this with potential for swelling or swollen sinuses or lung congestion, stagnant lymph nodes and aching joints. More specifically, magnification of Goldie’s eyes show flattening around the bottom third of the pupil, which can be indicative of spinal cord subluxation in the lower back.

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Jennifer Aniston

I’ve seen magnified photos of Jen’s eyes, and she appears to have lymphatic dots. These are indicated by white dots that go in a circular fashion around the iris, which is sometimes considered an indication of stagnation through the glands, or even some poor breathing under stress. I would consider she get some adrenal support.

Duchess Kate

Kate has some brown pigments, known as liver spots, randomly dispersed throughout the iris. An iridologist considers stress and other factors in the nervous system as the most common defining factors. There’s also a separation of fibres revealing darker layers underneath just inside the centre of the iris, which is the field for the uterus. It’s well documented Kate suffers from hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy.

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Lisa Wilkinson

Lisa’s irises are darker in the middle and lighter on the outside. We call this “central heterochromia”, which literally means colour difference. The inside of the iris is linked to the digestive system, so this could raise alarm bells in relation to digestive disorders. Given Lisa’s busy lifestyle, I’d suggest she review her nervous system. Perhaps her recent job change will reduce her stress levels.

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Sydney-based GP Dr Ginni Mansberg explains that vitamin D attached to UVB rays (the rays that burn us!) is the main boosting method. An easy formula to calculate the vitamin’s maintenance intake involves taking your personal burn time and dividing it by three. So, if you burn in 30 minutes, it will take 10 minutes to absorb the right dose of vitamin D.

Delta Goodrem

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Oily fish – think cod liver – as well as breakfast cereals and fortified milk are all great aids.

Additional vitamin D supplements can be introduced daily, but consult your doctor for specific varieties.

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Based on Delta’s health history of lymphoma, I’d look at the lymphatic system closely. The outside of the irises represent the tissue of the lower respiratory system, primarily the lungs. I’ve seen magnified photos with separation of fibres here, revealing darker layers, which an iridologist would interpret as showing potential lung weakness.

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This baby dream box includes a baby wash, cream, balm, massage oil, special playsuit and organic soap. Too cute! Vatea Baby Dream Box $75

Refreshing, full-bodied New Twinings Morning Tea makes every sip a morning must.

With 10c from every pack of Morning Tea going to Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer for the next 4 years, there is no better reason to try New Morning Tea, with or without milk.

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InterContinental Sanctuary Cove WHY It’s a smorgasbord of indulgence The luxe estate is a one-stop shop, offering daily yoga sessions on a serene lawn and pampering opportunities at the Champions Hair Beauty & Day Spa, named in the Gold Coast’s top 10 spas in 2015. And what would a girls’ trip be without some retail therapy? The InterContinental houses fashion stores and even an international chocolate boutique.

Rooms from $207 per person per night. intercontinentalsanctuarycove.com

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WHAT The Cabanas Noosa WHY It feels like an

A-list pool party

As if Hastings Street wasn’t entertaining enough! Five newly built cabanas, each with their very own sound system and retractable blinds have opened, and the best bit? You get your own butler to serve your poison of choice from a 12-bottle-strong champagne list.

As you spy exhausted families battling it out for a banana lounge, sit back and order another charcuterie board! From $125 for hotel guests. Maximum four guests. sofitelnoosapacificresort.com.au/ thecabanasnoosa

WESTERN AUSTRALIA WHAT Kimberley Coastal Cruise WHY There’s no crowds!

Beginning in Darwin, this intimate cruise will take you on a 10-night expedition down Western Australia’s breathtaking Kimberley Coast, before docking in Broome.

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hotspots including Horizontal Falls, Montgomery Reef and Bigge Island, you can kick back, cocktail in hand, watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean.

From $9990 per person with airport and ship transfers, flights not included. travelmarvel.com.au

WHAT Revive Retreat WHY Refresh your body and mind Nestled in the famous Margaret River region, this space encourages guests to restore balance. Be treated to healthy meals, massages and loads of activities including stand-up paddleboarding, yoga and Pilates.

From $1875 per person twin share including accommodation, meals and activities. reviveretreat.com.au

VICTORIA WHAT Bells Tipi Surf and Stay WHY Wake up with the waves This glamping experience is unforgettable. A tipi fitted with mattresses will be your home, and there’s a fire pit and kitchen. Groups of two: $160 per person for one night and a two-hour surf lesson. riparide.com

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You can’t drink and drive, but you can drink and ride (responsibly!) Horses carry you through the stunning regions of Red Hill and Main Ridge, visiting T’Gallant, Green Olive, Mantons Creek, Mock Orchard and Prince Hollow Estate wineries.

Tours from $130. horseback.com.au

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Djirringanj Dreaming Tour WHY It’s an awakening!

WHAT The Star Studios WHY It’s a whole new world Forget shacking up together in a ho-hum hotel room – The Star has launched Australia’s first immersive entertainment studios. There’s the retro-fab ’70s Glam karaoke space, or the Cyberpunk room, which features four Xbox gaming stations.

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Strengthen your bond with your friend – and with our rich native land. Ngaran Ngaran Djirringanj Dreaming Tour at Tilba Lake Camp on the NSW South Coast combines a luxury glamping experience with a tour focused on traditional Aboriginal culture. Throw on your akubra as you discover a range of Dreaming sites in Yuin Country over two days. At night, sleep under the stars in a Lotus Belle tent, complete with king or twin beds and free wi-fi. $650 per person for two nights’ accommodation, including meals. ngaranaboriginalculture.com

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Did you know playing cards were originally derived from tarot cards? Consulting playing cards for guidance is simple. Shuffle the cards and ask a simple yes or no question. For example, “Should I sell my home in November 2017?” Now turn each card over, one by one.

If you come to the ace of hearts first, your answer is yes.

If you come to the ace of spades first, your answer is no. If you come to the ace of clubs or diamonds first, the outcome is unclear.

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DEC 23 – JAN 20

Trying to figure out what’s going on? Secrets abound right now, and a situation involving your work or family may only add to the confusion. Relax –

by Christmas you’ll see things with clarity. If you’re feeling jittery, fill your home with beautiful sounds and smells, or do some gardening.

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My son is 38 years old and a stutterer. Is he ever going to find his soulmate? I can see he’s struggling. Worried mother I feel your son has a lot of love to give to the right person. The fear of being rejected held him back in the past. I’ve drawn three ancient runes for your son. These indicate an old phase of his life has ended to make room for a new chapter of happiness with someone special. I feel he’ll meet his true soulmate through online dating.

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JAN 21 – FEB 19

Aries

MAR 21 – APR 20

It’s Little Miss Popular! With Venus stimulating your social sector, saying no won’t be easy, but unless you want to fall in a heap, it’s worth being selective. Exciting news could trigger impromptu celebrations towards Friday.

Your networking might even score you a new job.

Life may be speeding up, but overthinking things will only add to the confusion. Your big ideas need time to ripen, so make an effort to slow down.

Earthy pursuits like gardening should feel restorative, along with shared walks and escapist movies. Feeling crafty? Whip up some handmade Christmas gifts.

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FEB 20 – MAR 20

Don’t feel guilty about enjoying yourself! As the pace picks up, local festivals, markets and musical events should help you to unwind. Friday’s indulgent stars are tailor-made for long lunches and romantic dates, but keep an eye on your wallet. Surprises will be order of the day.

APR 21 – MAY 21

The devil’s in the detail, as they say. If loans or finances are in the spotlight, Mercury’s upcoming retrograde could unearth hidden information, so do your research. Focus on sprucing up your home instead or launch a fitness kick. With Mars firing up those energy levels, it’s all systems go.

Caitlin knows her family think of her every day.

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My daughter Caitlin passed away suddenly eight months after my youngest was born.

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The reason why he’s like this is somehow connected to a memory or incident from his early childhood. I do feel you both genuinely love each other, and you’ll be able to work things out. Your son will get a job, which will pay him very well, but he needs to change his outlook to find a job he’ll feel satisfied with.

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Ready to meet the neighbours?

Party plans might hit the agenda or a local event could build momentum – and prove more time-consuming than expected. Finding time to relax might be tricky, but as the festive flurry increases, twilight walks or swims should feel wonderfully invigorating.

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Polish your party shoes, the festive season is kicking in early for you! Not only is your social calendar filling up fast, a thoughtful gift or offer may take you by surprise. With sentimental stars overhead, why not revisit some old photos or recipe books? You’ll discover some gift-worthy classics!

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When the cosmic brakes are activated, it’s wise to stop accelerating. Mercury will prompt many Twins to reassess something that’s not working through December – open your mind to new possibilities.

Singles, look out for an intriguing person who loves to travel.

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AUG 24 – SEP 23

Your horoscope’s home sector is lit up like a Christmas tree!

Decorating sprees, garden makeovers or even a house swap are all on the cards, but with Mercury about to go retrograde, keep your plans simple. Take it easy shopping – Saturday’s impulsive stars could spark a budget blowout.

OCT 24 – NOV 22

Watch out or your hectic schedule might get the better of you. Wear sensible shoes (you’ll save a small fortune in physio fees) and slow down on the road. Balance December’s over-the-top patterns with plenty of relaxation. Your senses will need satisfying this weekend, so book a massage.

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Caitlin comes through very excited. I’m told she had a virus and then an infection in her lungs.

She tells me she watches over her baby sister.

Caitlin also asks about Disneyland and says you’ll holiday there one day. While she plays with her hair, Caitlin tells me you stored some cuttings in a bag. Then she giggles, and recalls the time her dad brought her McDonald’s into the hospital for breakfast. Caitlin loves you all very much and says she’ll visit you in dreams.

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As if your family hasn’t been through enough. Don’t give up.

I hope all the love and support you get from everyone helps.

Angela Wells

Cheers for Casey I just wanted to say what a great inspiration Casey Donovan is to many people (WD, November 20). The adversities she has faced since winning Australian Idol in 2004 is not what anyone else would wish for in their life.

Congratulations, Casey! You always looked beautiful, but now you look absolutely stunning.

Take care, young lady.

Robyn Knorr, Epping, Vic

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Hand-me-gown My great-niece Luna Emily wore the christening gown that was purchased 37 years ago by her great-grandma Merlie for her first grandchild Justin. All of the grandchildren have worn this gown on their christening day, and Luna was the first greatgrandchild to wear it. Merlie and great-grandpa Barry were thrilled to share this very special day.

Debby Barnes, Werribee, Vic

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live for though. Keep fighting, Barry.

Donna Cain

This is devastating to hear, but is it possible they might see it on social media, or worse, hear it from someone who isn’t their own father?

Lynne Coppin

They’re too young to understand, as long as you tell them you’re sick. I mention you every day in my prayers.

God bless you, Barry, you’ll get through this.

Lynny Thornton

A devoted penfriend

Irene Rivan’s letter (WD, November 13) about writing to a penfriend over 60 years struck a chord with me. I’m still writing to a penfriend after 74 years!

During World War II, The Herald (Melbourne) newspaper asked folk to send food parcels to England, and my mother sent me to The Herald office requesting a penpal.

Mrs Rumens, who had a daughter the same age as me and one older, received our parcels over the war years. Since 1943, I’ve been writing to her daughter Daphne and we’ve developed a warm Adorable Luna with her friendship. doting parents Melissa GM Packer, Trinity and Jak, and proud Gardens, SA great-grandparents.

I understand why you don’t want to tell them, but it’s better coming from you than the children hearing it at school.

Bill Jen Wyatte

Same thing happened to Olivia Newton-John when Chloe was little.

You are a wonderful man, Mary Holland Tuckwell Wilson Barry. Whatever you think is best for your family. You He is the loveliest man. What can get through this. terrible news... everything to Marie Hourn

Stay strong Mike!

It was sad to read about Mike Willesee and his battle with cancer (WD, November 20). I’m sure if he maintains his positive outlook he’ll beat it.

He’s surrounded by many wellwishers who are hoping he’ll fight it. His TV shows were very interesting and enjoyed by everyone over the years. Best wishes The TV journo is for a full recovery. determined to be Maureen Buckley, around to see his grandchildren grow.

Noble Park, Vic

Pet of the week!

Poetry corner

I could hear him whistling a tune, Happy and meaningless, I’ve been enjoying the world. inspired to He skipped from one lily write poetry to another, for as long Waiting, until the water as I can remember. lapped at his grey boots I’ve published my work in the before leaping again. form of a children’s book titled Superman Could Fly, which contains a short collection of poems. My goal was to provide humorous stories that will hopefully encourage young and old to read. I wrote this poem for my grandmother.

Tea with Gran When I was young, I used to stay with my granmumma.

She had a pond outside of her lounge room window – brimful of waterlilies.

Years later, I was sitting down having tea with my granmumma when my friend returned for a visit.

And the magic of a childhood memory was revealed!

I had to laugh aloud at my childish recollection.

So many years had passed, until I’d made the connection.

Tips + tricks!

Keep your benchtop organised wit h a pretty cake stand holdin g your favourite condiments.

My friend, the pixie, who set lily pads bopping.

On that pond played a pixie. Much to my delight, With long legs, he had a coat was actually a red robin. and cap of vibrant red.

Michael Williams, via email Greenkeeper of the Year!

It’s 7.30am and Nigel is hard at work making sure our Sunnyside bowling greens are in tiptop condition to bowl on. Thanks Nigel!

As I walked past two small girls with a wagon half full of rocks, one asked me if I wanted to buy one. They seemed very excited about earning some pocket money for the school holidays, so I bought two thinking I would paint them and place the rocks in my small garden. As they were leaving, I heard one of the girl’s say, “See, I told you people will buy anything!”

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! e m i t w o h S It’s This week’s top-shelf TV Georgina (Julia Stiles) will stop at nothing to get to the bottom of her husband’s death.

Season finale

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WEDNESDAY, 9.40PM, SBS Georgina’s world is torn apart after her billionaire businessman husband Constantine Clios (Anthony LaPaglia) is killed in a yacht explosion on the Cote d’Azur. In this double-episode finale, viewers will be on the edge of their seats as a message from the supposedly dead Constantine looks to expose the truth behind his mysterious death and secret life. Meanwhile, Georgia will do whatever it takes to keep her family safe.

Journalist Gay Talese (right) with motelowning voyeur Gerald Foos.

War On Waste: What’s Changing SUNDAY, 7.40PM, ABC

Voyeur

Words: Zara Zubeidi.

FROM FRIDAY, NETFLIX

This fascinating doco follows journalist Gay Talese as he researches and writes his controversial book The Voyeur’s Motel – based on the voyeuristic life of Colorado motel owner Gerald Foos. Married and a father-of-two, Gerald secretly watched his guests from a special “observation platform” he built in the motel’s attic. He observed their behaviour for decades, keeping extensive notes of what he saw and heard – including the times they had sex.

Certainly eye-opening and not for the faint-hearted.

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Earlier this year, Craig Reucassel kickstarted a nationwide conversation about the shocking amount of waste Aussies create every year. While we’ve started to change our behaviour – buying a reusable coffee cup is just one example – it still isn’t enough. In this special follow-up episode, Craig discovers 7-Eleven still sells a whopping 70 million disposable cups a year, while politicians continue to dodge the issue of recycling in parliament. He also meets some mini waste warriors, who have an inspiring bin system at their school.

Don’t miss!

Star of the Sea school students in Adelaide take pride in reducing waste.

New crime dramas

Safe House

WEDNESDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL BBC FIRST

Editor’s pick!

Instant Hotel MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, 7.30PM, SEVEN

This week Mikey and Shay will open up their home to their fellow guests – and the nation! – in the final Instant Hotel of the series. One of the conditions of staying at Mikey and Shay’s place is they must look after their pets – which include four cats, fish and turtles. Unfortunately, that doesn’t bode well for Anita and Tristan, who are both allergic to cats...

By the end of the week, a jury of guests made up of the eliminated couples will decide who wins the title of Best Instant Hotel.

Best friends Mikey and Shay say their swanky home will keep guests entertained.

Season premiere

Former police officer Tom (right) and wife Sam (left) take in an abducted woman’s family for their protection.

Brace yourself for the return of your favourite chilling British crime drama! True Blood’s Stephen Moyer stars as ex-police officer Tom Brook, who runs a police safe house on the beautiful coastline of North Wales.

Tom’s world is thrown into turmoil when he discovers a shocking crime has taken place, which bears similar hallmarks to a previous investigation. Years earlier, an assailant known as “The Crow” abducted wives as their husbands helplessly watched. Now he has every reason to believe The Crow is active again.

New series

House star Hugh Laurie returns as another deeply troubled doctor.

Chance

THURSDAY, 9.40PM, SBS

This psychological thriller tells the tale of forensic neuropsychiatrist Eldon Chance (Hugh Laurie), who becomes embroiled in the abusive marriage of troubled patient Jaclyn (Gretchen Mol) and her menacing husband Raymond (Paul Adelstein). With his own personal problems pushing him to the edge, Eldon soon finds himself in a violent and dangerous world of mistaken identity, police corruption and mental illness.

Struggle Street The Long Road Home

New series TUESDAY, 8.30PM, SBS

Mum-of-six Norma faces eviction after her daughter was caught using an illegal drug in the house.

When the first season of Struggle Street hit our screens two years ago, it ignited a national debate about the impacts of social and economic disadvantage in Australia – and the second season aims to do much of the same. Filmed over six months in Queensland and Victoria, viewers will hear from the forgotten battlers struggling to stay afloat. In the first episode we meet Norma, who provides shelter for Indigenous youth despite living in poverty, and has been evicted. It also explores the daily challenges facing those who live with mental and physical illness.

TUESDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

It’s been described as “one of the finest offerings of the year”, and for good reason. Based on an attack in April 2004 – known as Black Sunday – the story follows a US army platoon who were ambushed in Sadr City, EJ Bonilla portrays Baghdad, as well as the effect Lt Shane Aguero, it had on those waiting back leader of the home. In this episode, ambushed soldiers.

Lieutenant Shane Aguero (EJ Bonilla) makes a decision that will scar his platoon forever. Back in the US, Gina Denomy (played by Kate Bosworth) – who had a baby boy before her husband Troy left for Iraq – tries to reassure worried families as they learn of the ambush.

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Behind the scenes

Jonesy’s wife Helen was less-thanimpressed with parts of his memoir!

Your entertainment backstage pass!

JONESY

With radio co-star Amanda.

Exclusive interview

‘My wife almost divorced me!’

H

e’s been married more than two decades, so it’s safe to say Brendan “Jonesy” Jones has the art of maintaining a relationship covered.

But it seems his new book, based on his personal life and media career, has caused quite a stir in the Jones household!

“I didn’t think of the consequences of the book.

Helen almost divorced me because she didn’t like my portrayal of our early meeting.

“And there’s a lot of stuff in there about my escapades during my teens. My son Dominic is in year nine [there’s also Morgan, 25, and daughter Romany, 20] and wants to put the book in his school library. I was like, ‘Oh, God!’” the radio star laughs.

In the book Jonesy, 49, also opens up about his relationship with WSFM radio co-star Amanda Keller, 55, and by the sounds of it, parts of the story have left her unimpressed, too.

“Amanda is reading the book at the moment and she said, ‘I don’t think I’d have liked you when you were younger.’”

Thankfully the pair now share a close bond, both in and out of the studio.

“I can’t imagine doing a show without her. We have that brother-sister bond. When I first met her I was instantly smitten,” he gushes.

Jonesy and Amanda even hang out at weekends.

“We’re always around there for dinner. Amanda is a great cook – plus she does a great cheese platter!”

FIFTY SHADES OF 50 is out now (New Holland, $32.99)

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choose which one she wants to eat once they’re all in front of her!

Comedian Tommy Little (right) enjoyed Lauren Phillips’ fiance Lachlan Sparks’ Sydney bucks’

party a little too much. Our source says he returned from the boys’ trip with a new addition – a tattoo!

Which fame-hungry reality couple are reportedly giving the organisers of

their upcoming engagement party a serious headache?

Bachelorette favourite James Trethewie (left) didn’t mince words when he told Woman’s Day he won’t be joining his fellow reality rejects on Bachelor In Paradise, calling the idea “tacky”. Ouch!

2018 bombshell...

HENRY THE HOT TRUFFLE FARMER IS BACK!

That’s a good-looking truffle, Henry!

Henry Terry – aka the Truffle Farmer – stole the show in the last season of MKR because of his good looks. The hunk – who appeared as part of a challenge – is set to cause a stir once more, but this time as a contestant!

The self-confessed, Tasmania-based “country boy” will compete with sister Anna, and Henry reckons she’ll prove to be the real star on next year’s show. “Look, I’m not that great… my sister beats me hands-down,” he said of his culinary skills earlier this year. The show’s promo gives us a glimpse of two more contestants, too, Kim and Soung, former refugees, who reveal that having the chance to cook in front of show hosts Pete Evans and Manu Feildel will be the opportunity of a lifetime.

We can’t wait to meet the rest!

Coming to Seven in 2018

Henry says Anna rules their kitchen.

Who is your onscreen crush?

I watched All About Eve this week so I’m currently crushing on Bette Davis.

What’s your guilty pleasure when it comes to TV? I’m a nerd for documentaries. Life is usually weirder than fiction and doco series like The Jinx are jaw-dropping.

ONLY THE BRAVE

Aussies know the harsh reality of bushfires so will relate to this emotional movie, which follows the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite US firefighters who risk everything to save a town from a terrible blaze.

Led by supervisor Eric Marsh (Josh Brolin), they share an unbreakable bond as they face nature head-on.

Also stars Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges.

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by EL James

Kim and Soung can’t wait to get cooking.

MY OBSESSIONS!

The Handmaid’s Tale is Claire’s TV pick.

MOVIE

IN CINEMAS Thursday

CLAIRE VAN DER BOOM

Claire plays a late-in-life trainee doctor.

Out this week

THE STAR OF ABC’S PULSE REVEALS HER PASSION FOR INTELLIGENT FICTION – PLUS THE MAN SHE WANTS TO PLAY HER IN A MOVIE OF HER LIFE!

Stay calm, ladies!

It’s arrived. Darker: Fifty Shades Darker As Told By Christian – gives fans their follow-up to Grey, and the chance to delve ever deeper into the Fifty Shades series – where we discover what made Christian the damaged, demanding man Ana falls for. Bring it on!

OUT Tuesday (Penguin Random House, $19.99)

What’s your current favourite TV show? The Handmaid’s Tale. I studied the Margaret Atwood novel in high school, so I was fascinated to see how it would be brought to life. They nailed it and made it feel terrifyingly relevant.

Who would play you in a movie of your life?

Aussie actor Damon Herriman. Because he can do anything. Seriously!

TOUR

LANO & WOODLEY

Damon, get set

What was the last to play Claire in book you read? her life story!

Kafka On The Shore by Haruki Murakami. It’s magical realism at its best. I’m now down the rabbit hole of his The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.

PULSE Out now on DVD and digital HD

Before Hamish and Andy there was Lano and Woodley and they’re reuniting after 12 years with a live show called Fly, a comedic tribute to US aviators the Wright brothers.

Lano says of the duo’s return, “It just seems natural to go back and have that fun again… so why not?”

Fly hits theatres in March 2018.

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Style

AMA show-stoppers!

The star-studded music event oozed glamour

AMERICAN

MUSIC AWARDS spe cial!

Heidi Klum Supermodel Heidi took us “back” to the ’90s in this vintage Versace, which showed off her incredible figure.

Jealousy’s a curse!

Selena Gomez

Jenna Dewan Tatum Stepping up her fashion game, the actress wowed in this plunging sequinned gown by Julien Macdonald.

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Not only did she slay in this Coach leather mini, the singer and actress also debuted a newly platinum ’do, which we’re obsessing over!

Ashlee Simpson Like Kelly, Ashlee went for a gothic but glitzy look in another of Christian Siriano’s gowns, which she softened with nude lips and simple hair.

Kelly Clarkson The singer went vamp, rocking an off-theshoulder Christian Siriano creation. Bold lips and nails make for fab finishing touches.

Lea Michele

The What About Us singer stole the show in this beautiful embroidered Monique Lhuillier gown. Amazing!

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Pink

Our fave!

Talk about pretty in pink! Lea looked lovely in this blush number by J. Mendel, topped off with mismatched earrings by different designers!

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OK, who’s got my back?

Breaking the Seal?

SEAL The British singer proved he’s a very flexible guy when he limbered up for a jog along Santa Monica Pier in LA. Bending, stretching, squatting and lunging, he gave his fellow joggers quite an eyeful in the process!

Picture of Carrie Bickmore: Instagram.

BLONDE AMBITION So ladies, is the saying true – do blondes really have more fun? These fashion-forward stars from around the world have debuted some seriously lightened locks this year.

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SELENA GOMEZ

CARRIE BICKMORE

KIM KARDASHIAN

KATY PERRY

CAPED CRUSADER JASMINE YARBROUGH Karl Stefanovic’s girlfriend may own a huge collection of jackets but it appears her arms are yet to find any of their sleeves. Oh well, at least they’re keeping her shoulders warm!

The truth is out there!

DAVID DUCHOVNY In 1997 he outraged locals by knocking Vancouver for having “400 inches of rainfall a day”. Two decades on, The X-Files is filming a new series there and one strip club owner still has a grudge.

Claudia one

Claudia three

Claudia two

Where’s Claudia?

CLAUDIA SCHIFFER Can you spot the supermodel?

Celebrating the release her selftitled book in Berlin, the blonde bombshell gave Where’s Wally? a run for his money!

Wee can’t believe it!

OLIVIA MUNN The actress loves her cute rescue dogs Frankie and Chance, but the latter made a lasting impression on Olivia’s driver at LAX when he mistook her for a lamppost! Well, that’s one way to greet someone…

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Gwyn: ‘I want to be the next Oprah!’

The

Basketball is so meh…

Move over Oprah!

Gywneth Paltrow is in talks with Apple TV to expand her controversial Goop website and quarterly magazine into television.

Gwyn, 44, says she’d like to be the frontwoman for the working-titled The Radical Wellness Show, which would see her interviewing people in order to “uncover and confront” new wellness ideas. “We’re just in the brainstorming stage,” she says.

Sacha stands up for mankini fans!

When a group of Czech pranksters ventured out in Kazakhstan in mankinis, inspired by the skimpy item worn by Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat, they were arrested. But when the 46-year-old learned of his fans’ woes, he sprang into action. “To my Czech mates…

Send me your details and… I’ll pay your fine,” High-five Sacha!

THIS IS BALLS!

Jennie calls time out on marriage

KENDALL JENNER Madison Square Garden, courtside is the most coveted spot at the game but Kendall looks totes underwhelmed.

THEN

NOW

Another baby for Chrissy & John!

Magical makeover OLIVER & JAMES PHELPS Who waved a wand over George and Fred Weasley? The Harry Potter movie twins were almost unrecognisable at an exhibition about the film franchise in Madrid.

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Amid rumours her two-year marriage to Dave Abrams, 36, was in trouble, a rep for 45-year-old Jennie Garth has now confirmed the pair are “taking some time apart”. “They haven’t been living together,” says a friend, adding, “They love each other but – like every marriage – it takes work.”

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are expanding the family! The supermodel and her 38-year old husband announced the news on Instagram via their 19-month-old daughter Luna. As Luna sat on her lap, Chrissy, 32, pointed to her belly and said, “Luna, what’s in there?”

“Baby,” Luna sweetly replied. They know they’re having a boy – he’s their final frozen embryo.

AMY SCHUMER

We can’t see the point of this!

CHIN UP, LADIES! Have these three A-list faces had something of a jaw-dropping makeover? Their formerly pointed chins look to have softened. Something to tell us?

IGGY AZALEA

EX-RATED MOVIE

KATE MOSS We hope supermodel Kate found the ending of Murder On The Orient Express more satisfying than the end of her romance with one of the film’s stars, Johnny Depp! They split in 1998 after a tempestuous four-year relationship.

Did the rapper get “around” to surgery?

REESE WITHERSPOON

She thought it time to square things off…

‘Doggy’ style inspo

SHE LOVES HER SELF-IE!

HAILEY BALDWIN The model debuted a Shar-Pei new look in New York last week. No iron needed!

Stuck in selfie mode!

CHRISTIE BRINKLEY Others on the ride looked like they were about to lose their lunches, but the 63-year-old model cracked a winning grin as she selfied the day away on a VIP tour of Disneyland. They do call it the happiest place on earth!

Mums with guns MICHELLE BRIDGES

SONIA KRUGER

JESSICA BIEL

JEN GARNER

A Bugaboo pram was once the mummy accessory of choice, but now it seems to be bulging muscles!

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STAR CHECK PURPLE REIGNS

Cate & Harry

PINK SUITS THEM

WHO WORE IT BETTER?!

She’s following me!

Is it Cate Blanchett copying Harry Styles or is Harry copying Cate? Either way, we love this latest fashion pairing. From leopard-print coats to pink suits and even their shaggy haircuts, there seems to be a pattern emerging here…

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